Part of a community that connects across the globe. Part of a community that connects across the globe. EA SPORTS™ is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games. EA SPORTS™ FC UFC It delivers fluid and responsive mixed martial arts through inventive Gameplay Software Engineer
- UFC gameplay technology. Senior Gameplay Engineer We are looking for a passionate and talented Senior Gameplay Engineer to help shape the core player experience and elevate our combat systems to the next level. In this role, you will be a key architect of the moment-to-moment combat gameplay, driving how punches, kicks, takedowns, physics, and AI behaviors feel and react in real time. You will work at the intersection of technology and creativity, collaborating closely with game designers, animators, and technical leaders to turn ambitious design concepts into smooth, responsive, and visually stunning gameplay. You will report to a Senior Gameplay Engineer and work closely with designers and producers to bring ideas to life. Architect, implement, and refine high-performance gameplay systems including player controls, combat logic, character animation state machines, physics interactions, and spatial AI. Partner closely with designers, animators, audio engineers, and producers to translate creative vision into engaging, high-fidelity gameplay mechanics. Engine & Performance Optimization: Contribute to core engine capabilities, multi-threaded architecture, memory management, and network synchronization to ensure fluid frame rates and ultra-responsive controls. Integrate Emerging Tech & AI:



Pioneer the integration of emerging AI techniques and automated workflows into development pipelines to enhance innovation, agile character behavior, and team efficiency. Build and maintain developer-facing tools, editors, and performance profiling utilities to empower designers and animators. Tune & Polish: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promoting software engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence across the team. If you meet most of these qualifications and are excited about building world‑class gameplay, we strongly encourage you to apply

Experience:
5+ years of professional software engineering experience in video game development, with a strong portfolio of shipped titles or core gameplay systems work. Core Technical

Skills:
Advanced proficiency in C++ and object-oriented software design. Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, 3D math (linear algebra, vector math, quaternions), and physics. Deep experience with debugging, memory optimization, multi-threading, and performance profiling. Hands‑on experience developing gameplay systems such as combat mechanics, player controllers, animation trees/IK, physics, or game AI. Proven track record or active affinity for leveraging emerging AI technologies and automation to optimize workflows and drive technical innovation. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.



Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Deep passion for combat sports (UFC, MMA, Boxing) or fighting games. Familiarity with dynamic animation techniques, procedural movement, or physics-driven hit reaction systems. Familiarity with modern version control tools (Perforce, Git). The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. Victoria) *$141,400
- $204,400 CAD For Canada,

we offer
a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs. We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. 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

📌 Senior Gameplay Software Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 EA SPORTS
📍 Vancouver