Remote Contract
PUBLISHED
Jan 16, 2026
Join Electronic Arts as a Software Engineer specializing in Game Server Hosting, where you'll design and optimize scalable backend systems to support multiplayer gaming experiences for millions of players worldwide.
Electronic Arts (EA) is a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment, known for blockbuster franchises like FIFA, Madden NFL, and The Sims. We're seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Game Server Hosting team in Austin, Texas. In this role, you'll be at the heart of creating seamless, high-performance multiplayer experiences that power our live services and keep players engaged.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including game designers, network engineers, and DevOps specialists to build and maintain robust server architectures capable of handling massive concurrent user loads. Responsibilities include developing scalable hosting solutions, implementing real-time data processing for gameplay synchronization, and optimizing latency to ensure fair and responsive gaming. You'll troubleshoot complex issues in production environments, leverage modern cloud technologies for deployment, and contribute to the evolution of our infrastructure to support emerging game technologies like cloud gaming and edge computing.
If you're passionate about gaming and excited to work on cutting-edge systems that impact millions, this is your opportunity to innovate at EA.