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Directeur·rice du design / Design Director
Gearbox Quebec
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Work closely with game designers and other project directors to refine and improve game systems, including 3Cs, combat, artificial intelligence, weapons, character skills, power growth and…
Directeur·rice du design / Design Director
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Haven Studios Inc
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Full-time
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…innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to…
directeur de la conception de jeu / Game Design Director
Ripple Effect Studios
Montreal, Quebec
Full-time
Establish repeatable design processes for rapid development in a live service environment.
Game Design Director
Ripple Effect Studios
Vancouver, British Columbia · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Establish repeatable design processes for rapid development in a live service environment.
Technical Director, Live Games
Big Viking Games
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
Big Viking Games is hiring a Technical Director, Live Games to own the technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards across our live titles and the shared platform services…
Technical Director, Live Games
Big Viking Games
Toronto, ON
$180,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Big Viking Games is hiring a Technical Director, Live Games to own the technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards across our live titles and the shared platform services…
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Senior Director, Client Service - Transaction Banking
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Full-time
The Senior Director, Client Service leads the national Client Service team accountable for the end-to-end service experience for Commercial Banking and Capital Markets clients. The role is…
Director, Learning Design & Development
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Remote, Canada
$165,000 to $195,000 CAD / year
Full-time · Remote
…function inside a serious organization (corporate, professional services, or a respected scale-up) at a level that owned the design of how people develop, not just the delivery of…
Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design
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Toronto, Ontario
Full-time · Other
Position Title: Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design
Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design
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Toronto, Ontario
Full-time
Position Title: Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design
Game Director
Kabam
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
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Service Designer, Temporary
Aviso Wealth
Remote, Canada
$70 to $75 CAD / hour
Contract · Remote
Reporting to the Director, Service Design, the Service Designer is responsible for managing two customer journeys for one of Aviso’s lines of businesses. You are an influential storyteller…
Service Designer, Temporary
Aviso
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Contract
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Senior Game Designer - The Sims
Electronic Arts (EA)
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
…and broader public sector institutions to transform the way services are designed, delivered, and…
Development Director
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Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
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Directeur principal de l'engagement / Senior Engagement Director
Motive Studio
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Full-time
5+ years of experience leading game teams and defining player-focused meta systems and design direction in a live service environment.
Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)
Respawn Entertainment
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
As a Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems, you will report to Principal Technical Director and build the foundational technology that powers Apex Legends. You will design and maintain…
Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)
Respawn Entertainment
Vancouver, British Columbia · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
As a Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems, you will report to Principal Technical Director and build the foundational technology that powers Apex Legends. You will design and maintain…
Payments and Open Banking Consulting, Director
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Full-time
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Transfer Pricing, Customs and International Trade, Director
PwC
Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC · Vancouver, BC · Edmonton, AB · Calgary, AB
Full-time
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Respawn Entertainment

Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Sep 25, 2026

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and maintain core engine systems across multiple domains for Apex Legends. You will also own cross-cutting technical initiatives and optimize performance in a live service environment.

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in developing game engine or systems-level code, with strong C/C++ skills. Experience with AAA games and optimizing performance on gaming platforms is also required.

Experience

10+ years

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Skills

C/C++
Game Engine Development
Performance Optimization
Debugging
Memory Management
CPU Optimization
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
3D Math
Simulation Systems

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)
Extended Health Coverage
Retirement Plan

Minimum pay

US$193,100

Maximum pay

US$296,500

Pay currency

USD

Pay period

YEAR

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Keywords

Game Development
Game Engine
Apex Legends
Titanfall
Star Wars Jedi
Performance-Critical Systems
Large Codebases
Sony Platforms
Microsoft Platforms
Nintendo Platforms
Live Service
Technical Initiatives
Debugging
Collaboration
3D Math
Simulation Systems

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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.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Foundations (Apex Legends)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, Vancouver, BC

Work Model: Hybrid

Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Respawn Entertainment is the Academy Award-winning studio behind Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars Jedi titles. Join us to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading live service franchises.

As a Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems, you will report to Principal Technical Director and build the foundational technology that powers Apex Legends. You will design and maintain core engine systems across physics, memory, input, and platform layers. You will partner with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver scalable systems that improve performance, stability, and player experience in a live service environment.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain core engine systems across multiple domains
Own cross-cutting technical initiatives from design to release
Optimize memory, CPU, and bandwidth across gameplay systems
Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale codebases
Integrate platform and partner technologies into the engine
Collaborate with design, art, and audio on feature development
Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance

Qualifications

8+ years developing game engine or systems-level code
Strong C/C++ experience in performance-critical systems
Experience working in large, shared codebases
Shipped at least one AAA game on console or PC
Experience optimizing memory, CPU, or runtime performance
Experience developing on Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo platforms
Strong understanding of 3D math or simulation systems

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

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. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$169,500 - $242,600 CAD
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$193,100 - $296,500 USD

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

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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 equity.

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.

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