Software Engineer - Online/Network

Electronic Arts Canada - Software Engineer - Online/Network

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Position Title: Software Engineer - Online/Network

Position Overview

The Online Software Engineer designs and implements code that allows players to compete against each other (or play together) connected via a LAN or the Internet. The position requires collaborative work on complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and own leading edge reusable server solutions, both systems and engines if required.
  • Research cutting-edge algorithms and techniques.
  • Write technical design specifications.
  • Design, maintain, implement, test and debug code.
  • Create tools, features and engine components to required coding standards.
  • Provide solutions that take into account network latency, de-synchronization of data between networked machines/players, packet compression, cheating and interrupted connections.

Required Technical Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
  • + years of development experience
  • Extensive Linux and/or Unix experience.
  • Experience with client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, network security, basic network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP and UDP), concurrency and synchronization.
  • Excellent Problem solving skills.
  • Expert level proficiency with C++.
  • Experience with Java a plus.
  • Understanding of memory management, multiple processor use, and runtime optimization.
    Additional Skills

  • Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Perl, Lua, Python), XML and C#.
  • Ability to test, debug, and extend other Software Engineer's code competently.
  • Exposure to encryption algorithms (SSL, RSA).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices.
    Performance Competencies (Non Technical Skills)

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
  • Constantly innovate how to improve product quality as well as group productivity.
  • Excellent decision making capabilities.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions.
  • Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects/tasks.
    If interested, please apply to requisition # 12155 at https://jobs.ea.com/jobs/viewjobs.aspx

    Date Posted:
    Wed, June 25, 2008 12:19 PM
    Company:
    Electronic Arts Canada
    Website:
    http://https://jobs.ea.com/jobs/viewjobs.aspx
     
    Company:
    Electronic Arts Canada
    Website:
    http://www.ea.com
    Location:
    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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