Process
Screening call and phone interview as the job was in Vancouver. Questions were mostly about algorithms and databases.
It was okay, as the interviewer seemed bored, most likely because he interviewed many people that day.
Questions
Find the number of the same items in 3 separate arrays.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 104 interview experiences for the Electronic Arts Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Electronic Arts's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral25%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Electronic Arts's Software Engineer interview process.
Electronic Arts Work Experiences
3.0
A decent workplace in Romania's gamedev scene
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
November 25, 2017
Pros: Depending on the project you're on, you may have ownership over your work and have to tackle interesting problems.
Good benefits program, including gym reimbursement, sport events, health insurance, stocks and yearly bonus, and free EA games.
Mostly good teammates that are easy to get along with.
You get to work on the largest AAA games out there, which helps with your resume.
Cons: Depending on the project you're on, you may have to work on very simple features with virtually no ownership over your work.
Upper management is almost always not local and considers Romania as a disposable outsourcing studio, even though they may not say that directly.
5.0
Great Culture, Too Many Meetings
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 1, 2022
Pros: Positive culture and work-life balance.
Cons: Too many status meetings hinder productivity.
1.0
Worst Place, Everything Rubbish
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 28, 2025
Pros: Worst place to work in the world.
Cons: Everything is rubbish in this company.
- 3.0A decent workplace in Romania's gamedev sceneSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBucharest, Bucuresti, RomaniaNovember 25, 2017Pros: Depending on the project you're on, you may have ownership over your work and have to tackle interesting problems. Good benefits program, including gym reimbursement, sport events, health insurance, stocks and yearly bonus, and free EA games. Mostly good teammates that are easy to get along with. You get to work on the largest AAA games out there, which helps with your resume.Cons: Depending on the project you're on, you may have to work on very simple features with virtually no ownership over your work. Upper management is almost always not local and considers Romania as a disposable outsourcing studio, even though they may not say that directly.
- 5.0Great Culture, Too Many MeetingsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 1, 2022Pros: Positive culture and work-life balance.Cons: Too many status meetings hinder productivity.
- 1.0Worst Place, Everything RubbishSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 28, 2025Pros: Worst place to work in the world.Cons: Everything is rubbish in this company.
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