Work experience at EA
Work experience at EA
Get to work on games; what more can one ask for. Your work is very appreciated by your peers and management.
Plenty of time is given for time off and a sabbatical of 7 weeks after 7 years.
They have good benefits like:
- ESPP
- 401k
- FSA
- HSA
- Free 24-hour gym
- Free Blu-ray/DVD borrowing
They also have flexible hours, which is very much appreciated.
Big projects have long crunch modes. These can last for 4-6 months, and your work-life balance suffers. If you get stuck with a wrong manager, you don't get promoted, even if you deserve it. The compensation is not as much as the competition's. Twenty-five percent of the workforce was laid off in the last 14 months, so the environment is kind of insecure.
Give appropriate retention incentives to people working for EA. I think the incentives are very much skewed for senior people, and the people in the middle are not getting enough share of the pie.
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Software Engineer III
I was called by an internal recruiter for the initial screening. Then, the interview was set up with two small groups, and then the offer was made.
Software Engineer III
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
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
October 1, 2010I was called by an internal recruiter for the initial screening. Then, the interview was set up with two small groups, and then the offer was made.
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
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
