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Technical Designer II - Madden Gameplay

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FIFA soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.
We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together experienced people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.

EA SPORTS is looking for the next great Technical Designer. You have a broad knowledge of both design and engineering. You will work directly with creative and technical leadership to work on the game's vision while maintaining high technical standards.

Responsibilities:
  • Over the course of development, you will design, prototype, implement, refine, and polish several game features.
  • Produce new ideas that fit within the vision of the game.
  • Fully develop these ideas in a detailed design document.
  • Work within a versatile team and collaborate well with designers, engineers, and artists.
  • Design and tune complex data systems inside MySQL
  • Implement non-interactive sequences using a proprietary tool set.
  • Oversee the setup, implementation, and polish phases of the content in the game.
  • Design unique Ultimate Team Stories.
  • Oversee more technical responsibilities like debugging and process improvements.
  • Debug and parse logs to fix issues that arise.

Requirements:
  • 5 or more years of industry experience in a design or engineering role.
  • Combination of technical and design skills.
  • Experience working with MySQL.
  • Experience with debugging and triaging issues.
  • Experience working on a live team.
  • Well-versed in modern game design trends.
  • Personal side projects.
  • A background in computer science.