EA Careers: Hiring Associate Software Engineer in Hyderabad
Job Overview
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Job ID: 215679
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Regular Employee
- Team/Studio: EA Mobile - Slingshot Games (India)
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
About the Role
Step into the world of interactive entertainment with Electronic Arts (EA). We are on a mission to build groundbreaking gaming experiences that unite players globally. At EA, you aren't just an employee—you are a vital part of a creative community where fresh perspectives are encouraged, and bold ideas take center stage. Join a team dedicated to making play a reality for millions.
As our newest Associate Software Engineer, you will work closely under the guidance of our Technical Director to shape the future of mobile gaming.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Development: Architect, build, and maintain highly scalable and rapid game services, taking projects from initial concept straight through to live operations.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner directly with production crews, game designers, and client-side engineers to hit crucial gameplay milestones.
- Security First: Integrate top-tier security protocols and innovative techniques to protect player data and effectively block cheating mechanisms.
- Quality Assurance: Design and execute comprehensive automation frameworks, deployment pipelines, and readiness tests.
- Infrastructure Management: Track and optimize backend server performance and operational costs to ensure a flawless, cost-effective gaming experience.
What We Are Looking For (Qualifications):
Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't tick every single box—we love connecting with passionate candidates who are eager to learn!
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong hands-on coding skills in Java or comparable programming languages.
- A foundational understanding of cloud ecosystems like Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is highly advantageous.
- Experience managing massive datasets and database design across relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, Couchbase) environments is a major plus.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- A genuine enthusiasm for the gaming industry and the cutting-edge tech that powers it.
- Experience leveraging data analytics and metrics to steer project priorities and quality improvements.
- The versatility to navigate and contribute to both client and server-side codebases.
- A knack for profiling, debugging, and fine-tuning complex data architectures.
Why Join Electronic Arts?
EA boasts a legendary portfolio of games and a global footprint that offers limitless career potential. We champion curiosity, adaptability, and creative resilience. From leadership that genuinely invests in your growth to a culture that encourages experimentation, we provide the tools you need to do your best work.
We believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package takes a holistic approach to your well-being—covering physical, financial, emotional, and career health. While tailored to local needs, benefits often include robust healthcare plans, retirement savings, generous paid time off, family leave, mental health resources, and, of course, free games!
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based strictly on merit, competence, performance, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability. EA provides workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.