Software Engineer (Gameplay) Interview Experience
Process
I was approached by a technical recruiter on LinkedIn about an open position.
Overall, the process took about 3 weeks with a total of 4 interviews.
The first interview was a simple HR screen explaining the role to gauge if I was interested.
The following week, I had a 1-hour technical interview with the technical director. I was asked some generic questions regarding C++, memory management, and tested on some fundamental math (linear algebra).
The week after this, I had my final 2 interviews, each one hour, where I was asked various technical and behavioral questions.
Overall, this was one of, if not the best interview process I've ever been through. The recruiters and HR were extremely responsive and respectful of my time. The interviewers were extremely friendly, and most of all, the interviews felt like genuine conversations instead of the typical "leetcode" style questions.
Questions
Be prepared with strong C++, multithreading, and math fundamentals. The general sentiment I got was that EA values your experience more than anything. The large majority of questions that I was asked related to my past work listed on my resume.
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Electronic Arts Work Experiences
- 4.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 3, 2021Pros: + Interesting tech + Culture of learning + Challenging work + Good people + Decent compensationCons: - Standard cons for a big corporation
- 4.0Great Culture, Tough PromotionsSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeOrlando, Florida, United StatesNovember 14, 2021Pros: A very laid-back place to work. Everyone is typically excited about their work and excited to work together. The benefits are good, with good healthcare, free games, and plenty of time off, including a seasonal shutdown between Christmas and New Year. There is a great company-wide push for building an inclusive culture.Cons: At higher levels, getting promoted or recognized is difficult unless you impress the correct people. Pay is somewhat low, but OK for the Orlando area. Management tends to be short-sighted, only focusing on the current product. Work-life balance is OK most of the time, but could be better. It is up to the individual to manage it, but there are times when more time is asked annually.
- 5.0(NBA Live Studio) A place you can be proud to workUI Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMadrid, Madrid, SpainApril 18, 2019Pros: A workplace full of smart, driven people. Management that legitimately cares about their employees. Challenging work. Working with mentoring people locally and remotely. Great benefits.Cons: Communication with people in other time zones sometimes makes the resolution of technical doubts slow.
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