Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world.

Electronic

Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world.

At Electronic

Arts, we inspire the world to play by creating immersive, high-quality games that connect millions globally. As a Senior Systems Software Engineer for EA SPORTS in Madrid, you will guide us in architecting and scaling the core foundations of our American Football franchise within Unreal Engine. You will join a collaborative, inclusive team dedicated to improving player experiences and shaping the future of sports gaming.

You will develop complex engine systems in Unreal Engine, aligning with our technical roadmaps and team goals. You will define and manage per-system frame budgets, establish performance metrics, and provide technical guidance to ensure benchmarks are met across multiple teams. You will implement and scale foundational engine systems for a performance-critical, networked game architecture, improving memory footprint and stability.

You will create data-driven systems to support live service updates, including asset streaming, patching strategies, and live-data synchronization.



10+ years of experience with C++, including best practices and architectural considerations for large-scale systems. ~5+ years of experience with Unreal Engine architecture, covering primary systems, performance management, memory optimization, and multi-threading strategies. ~ Experience with parallel programming, resource management, and multi-processor hardware architecture in game development. ~ Advanced debugging skills for client/server multiplayer games, including profiling and resolving performance bottlenecks within Unreal Engine.

About Electronic Arts

We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. 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.

Electronic

Arts is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

📌 Senior Systems Software Engineer - American Football (Madrid)
🏢 EA SPORTS
📍 Madrid