Could be a lot better
Could be a lot better
Salary is OK. Experience is good. A lot of resources are available for new SEs working in games. A lot of smart people are there to learn from.
Pressure to work more hours and centralized teams can create resentment and a lot of red tape to get things done that should really be simple.
Currently, the video game market is in a bit of a transition. Many companies have laid off employees, including EA, which has had over 10% of its total workforce cut across the board in the last six months.
Merit increases for all employees have been frozen until further notice.
Sports gaming and yearly releases of NBA/NHL/FIFA can't last forever. We need a contingency plan for what to do once consumers wake up and stop throwing money at us.
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The people were nice, but overall, I never knew what they wanted. There was no feedback after seven interviews. Such a waste of my life. I don't know if it's procedure, but seven interviews for free feels illegal without a transparent explanation. T
Software Engineer III
I was referred by a friend who works at EA. He said I would have a chance to relocate to the US. When the interview begins, the processes are: 1. Round phone interview 2. Three rounds on-site interview 3. One round manager interview Then HR will d
Software Engineer III
Interviewed for a senior-level software engineering position. Best interview experience I've ever had. HR was extremely communicative; we spoke almost every day throughout the process. Started with a call after submitting my resume through the web
Software Engineer III
United StatesJune 1, 2022The people were nice, but overall, I never knew what they wanted. There was no feedback after seven interviews. Such a waste of my life. I don't know if it's procedure, but seven interviews for free feels illegal without a transparent explanation. T
Software Engineer III
February 1, 2015I was referred by a friend who works at EA. He said I would have a chance to relocate to the US. When the interview begins, the processes are: 1. Round phone interview 2. Three rounds on-site interview 3. One round manager interview Then HR will d
Software Engineer III
April 1, 2010Interviewed for a senior-level software engineering position. Best interview experience I've ever had. HR was extremely communicative; we spoke almost every day throughout the process. Started with a call after submitting my resume through the web
