Associate Quality Designer

Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

We entertain millions of people across the globe by creating the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. Making great experiences is challenging, which is why our team is made of creative and passionate people.

Frostbite is our game engine used by thousands of developers to create experiences such as FIFA, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Need for Speed and Plant vs. Zombies Garden Warfare. To allow our game makers to create fantastic experiences, they need high-quality tools which evolve over the years. This is where Frostbite Quality Assurance comes in.

Role Overview
We are looking for an Associate Quality Designer who will take ownership of a domain's test strategy and execution. As an Associate Quality Designer, you will oversee the quality process and become adept in testing the engine, alongside associated in-house or 3rd party tools.

You will work embedded in development teams, supporting them on daily activities. You will design and implement testing strategies, with special focus on prevention rather than reaction. You will work close to Software engineers and you will report to the Development Director.

Responsibilities

• You will participate QA initiatives with distributed teams across multiple locations
• You will partner with EA Studio game teams to set, measure, and achieve quality targets
• You will have a holistic view of the project, from how the product is designed to release, to how it is integrated and supported
• You will work with dev team partners to identify and improve workflow, process, automation improvement opportunities
• You will take ownership of project- and team-wide programs and improve their implementation

Requirements

• Experience with test creation and execution
• Experience working with defect tracking, test management and bug prevention strategies
• Understanding of software development processes, continuous integration, build systems and related tools (Perforce, Visual Studio)
• Familiarity with common automation approaches including testing frameworks, unit tests, and automated functional tests

About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. 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. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.