Technical Game Designer - Madden Live (Temporary-Full Time)

Electronic Arts
paid time off
United States, Florida, Orlando
1950 Summit Park Drive (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Description & Requirements 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. Technical Game Designer - Madden Live (Temporary Full-Time) EA SPORTS Madden NFL is the best-selling sports property in U.S. video game history. Madden NFL is an immersive, simulation-based, authentic NFL interactive experience, empowering fans to play out their NFL fantasy of winning the Super Bowl (and much more). Madden NFL has entertained fans over three decades with more than 130 million lifetime units sold. Madden NFL is developed at EA's Tiburon Studio in Orlando, Florida and in Madrid, Spain by a team that prides itself on innovation and creative collaboration. We are looking for talent with a passion for sports to create experiences that connect with millions of football fans around the world to grow the love of the sport. 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: 2 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. *About Electronic Arts* We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.