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Lead Foundations Engineer (Apex Legends) at Electronic Arts

Department: EA Studios - Respawn

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Compensation

$193,100 – $296,500/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
Los Angeles, California · Vancouver, British Columbia
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
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Description

Electronic Arts is hiring a Lead Foundations Engineer for Apex Legends to lead a team of seven senior engineers and drive low-level, performance-critical systems in the game engine. The role covers CPU performance, memory management, load times, platform support, build processes, multithreading, script compilers, audio, debugging, and cross-platform development. The engineer will own technical roadmaps, simplify complex systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary and console partners. The position is hybrid and offers $193,100–$296,500 USD annually in the Los Angeles-Chatsworth, California location, with medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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