Advanced Javascript/C++ Software Engineer

- Contract: Permanent.

- Location: Stockholm (relocation support is provided).

- Work model: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite weekly).

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.

EAX In-game Experiences team is responsible for EA Connect, our social overlay facilitating cross-platform party, voip, quick messaging and game invites, used in most EA Sports titles. We are also responsible for the new Spotify integration recently released in FC 2

5.We are looking for someone to help us build experiences like this, using JavaScript and C+

+.You will be based in the Stockholm office in a hybrid work environment. You will report to an engineering lead in the team.

Responsibilities.

• You will primarily be working with feature development in JavaScript, using TypeScript and React, running in an embedded JavaScript engine that connects to a C++ SDK in the game engine.
• You will improve our C++ SDK to support our JavaScript feature development.
• You will develop libraries and products used in multiple EA games.
• You will partner with game teams and ensure the code works on several platforms, always with an eye on performance.
• You will be part of the broader engineering group, and an important contributor to the EAX team based in Sweden.
• You will design systems and APIs and contribute to technical design and reviews.

Requirements

• 7+ years of JavaScript programming experience.
• Experience using TypeScript.
• Experience using React or React Native.
• Experience using Flexbox for layout.
• 3+ years of C++ programming experience.
• Understand how to adapt C++ code to be used on multiple platforms/compilers.
• Experience developing and packaging C++ SDKs/libraries is a bonus.