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Flash Rockstar - EA2D

Job Category:
Arts, Design, Entertainment, and Media
Career Level:
Mid Career (2+ years of experience)
Job Type:
Full Time/Permanent
Positions:
1
Company Name:
Electronic Arts
City:
Redwood City
Country:
USA
Description:

Flash Game Engineer

We are looking for a Flash Rockstar to help deliver a major game franchise to millions of new players and fans. You are passionate about creating rich experiences in a browser that make people say "Wow!". You create beautiful interfaces and interactions that inspire and are a joy to use. You understand that great gameplay isn't about the number of polygons you push, but the quality of the mechanics that your code brings to life. Join a small, passionate team, where collaboration is key and every person is critical for success. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the future of gaming and to create meaningful experiences for millions.


EA2D is committed to setting a new standard for interactive engagement and accessibility. Join our emerging studio, forging a new era in game development for EA.

Responsibilities:

Lead the Flash client implementation
Ensure the game runs beautifully and smoothly even on minimum spec machines
Work closely with systems engineers to ensure efficient client/server communication
Work collaboratively with designers and artists to bring the game to life
Produce and maintain technical plans
Help define, establish and enforce best practices for the team
Mentor junior engineers

Key Requirements:

5+ years of game development experience or interactive multimedia design
Flash/AS3 mastery with strong Javascript, Java or C++ experience

Experience developing in Client / Server architectures
Passion for working on high quality games and the portfolio to prove it
Computer Science Degree preferred

Pluses:

Solid html knowledge and explorations into HTML5
Development of hit games on New Grounds, Kongregate, Armor Games or similar Flash portals
Development of iPhone/iPad games
Development of social network games

APPLY HERE:  https://jobs.ea.com/myEA/profile.aspx?action=apply&postid=a0z50000000J2MX