Process
The interview process consisted of 6 interviews, 3 of which were fully technical. The overall process took around 2 months.
The interviewers were always very kind and nice, and they would give you enough time to think and explain your answers. The whole process went smoothly thanks to my recruiter, Alberto Amador, who always kept me updated and answered any questions I had.
Overall, the experience was positive, but one must prepare well in order to pass. A strong passion for the project applying for is highly valued.
Questions
Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work for EA/on this game? Favorite and least favorite C++ features, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 104 interview experiences for the Electronic Arts Software Engineer role.
Success 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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Electronic Arts's Software Engineer interview process.
Electronic Arts Work Experiences
- 3.0It's very flexible and fun to work in EASoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 1, 2011Pros: Flexible work time, a very comfortable workplace, and a gym. Very nice people to work with and fun to work on games.Cons: Too much overtime sometimes. In a big company, it is slow to get a promotion. The pay is alright, but the increase is too slow.
- 2.0Fun Work, Terrible HrSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJune 24, 2012Pros: Fun at work, good atmosphere, flexible timings. Christmas vacation.Cons: Sudden firing campaigns across teams, especially for contractors. Really bad HR policies/personnel (especially India). Poor compensation and appreciation if you are a non-studio employee. Expected to work during off-business hours. No onsite opportunities. Mammothly big middle management. IT team is always short of budget, expected to perform and save on costs. Poor onboarding for new joiners.
- 3.0Lots of good, lots of bad. The best reason to work here is opportunitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaMarch 25, 2013Pros: Opportunity to work on high-profile projects, a strong corporate culture, and good technology.Cons: Bureaucratic, plenty of blame shifting, and difficult to get things done due to lots of stakeholders—pretty typical big company woes.
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