Software Engineer Intern

Software Engineer Co-Op (Summer 2025)

Electronic Arts is looking for students to join our world-class internship experience. For more information about our Next-Gen Program, visit here.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Our teams build meaningful relationships with hundreds of millions of players around the world who love our games. We aim to be the best at meeting players where they are and supporting them throughout their journey with EA.

Our teams develop the strategic vision of our products, run outstanding multi-channel campaigns, build global engagement across all touch points, develop global insights, and propel sales and global publishing.

We understand the dynamic global landscape so we can bring relevant content, promotions, and help to players anywhere.

We are looking for a Software Engineer Co-Op like you to join us in our mission to create amazing games and experiences, and to improve ourselves and our craft.

You will report to an Engineering Manager.

What You'll Do :

• You will work with the design team on identifying prototyping needs.
• You will write software requirements and technical design documentation.
• You will develop game subsystem prototypes and refine existing prototypes.
• You will collaborate with manager, mentor, and technical leaders in the team to continue building unique content for a game that delivers to a large demographic of simulation playing patterns.

Technical Requirements :

• You are currently enrolled in a Degree granting program and are slated to graduate after May 2026.
• You have experience with Windows platform and development tools (Visual Studio, Eclipse, etc.).
• You have technical abilities with projects implemented in at least one of these languages : C++ and Unreal engine.
• You have experience using automated testing, unit testing, configuration management process, and static and performance analysis tools.
• You are familiar or have experimented with contemporary machine learning simulations.
• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week Co-Op. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting.

Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.

g. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Hourly Pay Ranges

British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) :

$31 - $34

The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k).

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