Software Engineer I Interview Experience
September 29, 2012
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
EA values technical skills, but they believe adaptability is more important. They would prefer to hire an engineer with potential and good social skills, rather than a top programmer with a cocky attitude.
Questions
What are your weaknesses?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Electronic Arts Software Engineer I role.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Electronic Arts's interview process for their Software Engineer I roles is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral44%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Electronic Arts's Software Engineer I interview process.
Electronic Arts Work Experiences
4.0
AAAA+++ would work for Again
Software Engineer I • Current Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
June 11, 2008
Pros: Good benefits, a great field, and cool people to work with.
Cons: Long hours are seen as the "Galactic Empire" of the gaming industry.
3.0
A place to grow, but not to bloom
Software Engineer I • Former Employee
Orlando, Florida, United States
November 24, 2009
Pros: It is quite easy to move up the ranks and get a lot of experience quickly because of the short production cycles.
Overall, the procedure for creating the products is extremely refined.
Cons: Working on the same products over and over. Producers try to steer the project in odd directions. Plagued by scrounging for innovation.
5.0
A Great Environment to Work
Software Engineer I • Current Employee
Redwood Shores, California, United States
February 3, 2016
Pros: Amazing facilities, e.g., cafeteria, gym, field, playroom, etc.
Great inter-company interactions from people in different fields.
A lot of engagement with the company's product.
Fast feedback system and achievement recognition.
Cons: A little on the corporate side, with a very vertical hierarchy.
Would not look to work here to get promoted up.
- 4.0AAAA+++ would work for AgainSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesJune 11, 2008Pros: Good benefits, a great field, and cool people to work with.Cons: Long hours are seen as the "Galactic Empire" of the gaming industry.
- 3.0A place to grow, but not to bloomSoftware Engineer I • Former EmployeeOrlando, Florida, United StatesNovember 24, 2009Pros: It is quite easy to move up the ranks and get a lot of experience quickly because of the short production cycles. Overall, the procedure for creating the products is extremely refined.Cons: Working on the same products over and over. Producers try to steer the project in odd directions. Plagued by scrounging for innovation.
- 5.0A Great Environment to WorkSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeRedwood Shores, California, United StatesFebruary 3, 2016Pros: Amazing facilities, e.g., cafeteria, gym, field, playroom, etc. Great inter-company interactions from people in different fields. A lot of engagement with the company's product. Fast feedback system and achievement recognition.Cons: A little on the corporate side, with a very vertical hierarchy. Would not look to work here to get promoted up.
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