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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I recently interviewed for a Senior Engineering role with EA Sports (Electronic Arts) for their Shanghai Studio, based out of the Kuala Lumpur office. The overall interview process was professional, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet several
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Third grade interviewers and HR team. They don't have the decency to let the candidate know about the feedback of the interview, even after mailing them. Especially the Hyderabad office in India is the worst.
Software Engineer III
I was interviewed at EA Hyderabad. After completing 6 rounds, I received a letter of intent. The next day, I was about to receive the offer letter when HR suddenly called and said that the position was not funded and they were cancelling the whole pr
Software Engineer III
August 1, 2025I recently interviewed for a Senior Engineering role with EA Sports (Electronic Arts) for their Shanghai Studio, based out of the Kuala Lumpur office. The overall interview process was professional, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet several
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IndiaMay 1, 2024Third grade interviewers and HR team. They don't have the decency to let the candidate know about the feedback of the interview, even after mailing them. Especially the Hyderabad office in India is the worst.
Software Engineer III
September 1, 2022I was interviewed at EA Hyderabad. After completing 6 rounds, I received a letter of intent. The next day, I was about to receive the offer letter when HR suddenly called and said that the position was not funded and they were cancelling the whole pr
