Principal Engineer

The Data & Insights (D&I) Data Group develops a unified Big Data pipeline across all franchises at Electronic Arts. The Technical Director I will define and drive technical strategy across multiple teams or domains, leading the design of highly scalable, distributed systems that support critical business and player-facing capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with significant experience in system architecture and technical leadership roles
• Deep expertise in designing and operating large-scale, distributed systems and platforms
• Strong background in software architecture, system design, and engineering best practices
• Experience leading technical strategy across multiple teams or complex domains
• Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across engineering, product, and business functions
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and modern distributed architectures
• Strong understanding of data platforms, real-time streaming systems, or large-scale data processing ecosystems
• Expertise in system reliability, scalability, performance optimization, and cost management
• Experience establishing engineering standards, governance, and development processes at scale

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Mental well-being support
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games