Software Engineer Intern

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.

Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine and suite of tools, designed to help teams build incredible games. Our in-house engine adapts to the needs of each game, and our teams work with creators to prioritise what to build. Our goal is to empower creators around the world with technology that amplifies innovation across every discipline.

As an intern on the Frostbite team, you will work with experienced engineers building the core engine and tools behind EA games. You will focus on gameplay scripting and systems, contributing to well-scoped projects with guidance from a mentor and collaborating with teams across Frostbite. You will report to a Development Director on the team.

Responsibilities

· Contribute to gameplay scripting and systems through focused engineering tasks

· Write clear, maintainable code and add or update tests.

· Investigate bugs and improve the usability, stability, and performance of engine tools and workflows

· Participate in code reviews and team discussions, learning how design decisions are made

· Document your work and share progress, questions, and findings with teammates

Qualifications

· You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

· You have foundational programming experience in C++ or C# through coursework, personal projects, or other experience

· Exposure to software testing, object-oriented design, data-oriented design, compilers, or entity-component systems

· Experience with a game engine such as Unreal or Unity

You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2027.

At this time, we are considering Undergrad students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2027, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.

Pay Transparency - North America

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$65,000 - $70,000 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

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 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. 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.

General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 

Role ID

216287

Worker Type

Intern - Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

CT - Frostbite

Work Model

Hybrid