GENERAL INFORMATION

Locations: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

• Location: Madrid
• Country: Spain

Role ID
210243
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - SPORTS
Work Model
Hybrid

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Please note: hybrid/on-site work is required for this role. Candidates must be available to work at either our Victoria B.C. studio or Madrid studio 3 x per week.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years building or evolving real-time rendering engines.
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  Proven expertise in implementing modern rendering techniques from research papers into production, with 3+ years focused on advanced lighting, ray tracing, or other cutting-edge graphics features.
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  Strong proficiency in modern graphics APIs such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, or Metal.
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  Experience optimizing low-level engine code and performing in-depth graphics performance analysis with tools like PIX, RenderDoc, or Razor.
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  Background in multi-platform development, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
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  Solid understanding of art/content pipelines and workflows, with a track record of improving efficiency and quality.
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  Excellent debugging and multi-threading skills, with a methodical approach to solving complex rendering challenges.
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  Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset — able to bridge technical and creative disciplines in an inclusive, respectful way.
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  Passion for pushing the boundaries of visual quality while maintaining accessible, performant experiences for all players.

• Drive the development of advanced rendering features, engine components, and tools that bring next-generation visuals to life.
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  Research, prototype, and implement state-of-the-art rendering techniques — including real-time ray tracing, global illumination, advanced lighting models, and physically-based rendering.
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  Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and technical teams to create visually stunning, performant, and scalable rendering solutions.
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  Design and maintain flexible, reusable rendering technologies that empower creativity across the studio.
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  Optimize and enhance rendering pipelines for multiple platforms, ensuring peak performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.
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  Stay ahead of the curve by integrating the latest graphics hardware capabilities, APIs, and software innovations into our engine.