Server Engineer, Unannounced 3A Project

About the Position

We are seeking a Server Engineer for the Unannounced 3A Project at EA Studios. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining backend services that power game features and live operations. The successful candidate will work closely with producers, designers, and other engineers to ensure a high-quality player experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolve game server technical issues and help deliver stable, scalable, and reliable backend services.
• Develop new features and maintain existing systems using TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, gRPC, and related technologies.
• Interpret game design and business requirements and implement backend systems and platform integrations.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, producers, and game designers to deliver the overall vision of the game.
• Maintain code quality through code reviews, testing, monitoring, and bug fixing.
• Integrate and maintain third-party libraries, SDKs, and platform services.
• Work closely with publishing partners to support live-service operations and ensure service stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in the video game industry with live-service experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript.
• Experience developing backend systems and game services using modern web technologies, gRPC, and/or RESTful APIs.
• Experience operating and supporting live services in large-scale Kubernetes environments.
• Experience designing and developing scalable distributed systems and backend services.
• Demonstrated understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Experience shipping at least one commercial video game title; live-service experience is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Redis, MongoDB, or similar data technologies.
• Experience designing, developing, or operating microservices architecture (MSA) systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and containerized service deployment.
• Proficiency with modern AI-assisted and agentic engineering tools.
• Passion for video games and a commitment to creating high-quality player experiences.

Soft Skills

• Proficiency in Korean or English is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve product quality and team productivity.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, concepts, and solutions.
• Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering results.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, unannounced 3A project.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. We create next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Our portfolio includes some of the most iconic brands in the industry, connecting hundreds of millions of people to the sports and games they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.

We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: Shanghai, China

Work Model: Hybrid