About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join the Gameplay Services team to build and improve production services that power player statistics and leaderboards across EA games. You will report to a Technical Director and work alongside experienced engineers to solve real-world problems. You will own a well-scoped engineering project or feature from design through to delivery.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement backend features using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build and evolve service interfaces with gRPC and Protocol Buffers.
- Manage player statistics and leaderboard data using PostgreSQL and Redis.
- Develop and run services in a Kubernetes-based environment.
- Write production-quality code, including unit and integration tests.
- Debug issues using logs, metrics, traces, and observability tools.
- Learn to design and optimize distributed systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
- Collaborate with engineers across Gameplay Services and various game teams.
- Take part in the team sprint cycle, including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited bachelor's degree program for Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for the 16-week duration.
- Programming experience with Java and knowledge of object-oriented programming.
- Understanding of core concepts like data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and databases.
- A player-focused mindset.
- Curiosity about how large-scale systems function.
- Exposure to any of the following: Spring Boot, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, cloud technologies, CI/CD, or performance testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 CAD per year.
About Electronic Arts (EA)
Electronic Arts is a public company founded in 1982. It operates in the entertainment industry with a focus on mobile and console games. The business handles development, publishing, and interactive entertainment technology. Based in Redwood City, California, the company employs over 10,000 people.
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