Technical Director, Audio - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Electronic Arts

Description

Can this position be remote?:
Yes
We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve.

And we make games – how cool is that? We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry.

But making games is challenging work. That's why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Data & Analytics (DnA) organization within EA brings both quantitative and qualitative insights to the entire company, including game teams, through Studio Analytics, Data Products, Developing and Data Science.

We develop, manage, and improve our data capabilities to deliver value and outcomes to our EA businesses.
The team is looking for a Technical Director with a strong background in software development and leadership experience.

Reporting to the Group Technical Director of DnA, you will lead initiatives within our Data Strategy, focusing on data systems aimed at enabling data teams to create and scale their data products and business intelligence capabilities more efficiently, transparently, and cost-effectively.

Direct a team of experienced data and software developers in the development and realization of our supported data architectures
# Mentor and guide team members, facilitating their professional growth and technical proficiency
# Collaborate with infrastructure, data architects, and product teams to deliver high value, Multi-Cloud and Cloud Native solutions
# Participate directly in the coding, testing, and debugging phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
# Ensure adherence to established coding standards and software developing practices within the development team
# Lead technical decision-making, serving as the primary point of contact for complex technical issues
# Manage technical risks and opportunities
# Perform code reviews, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and robust code
# Keep updated with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in data infrastructure and data management systems and integrate them into operations and activities

Computer Science, Developing or equivalent degree
Minimum of 10 years of software development experience
Minimum of 6 years of managing technical resources and developers
Provide translation of business concepts into a technical architecture
Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple teams to provide quality software solutions
Passionate about data and technology with focus on customer satisfaction
Experience in building strong technical teams and talent

We also offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees.

Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.

We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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