Senior Director Technical Engineering · Electronic Arts

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:15:17 GMT
Engineering

Electronic Arts · Redwood City · $227,300 - $344,700 USD · hybrid

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. As a Senior Director, LCM CoreTech Engineering, you will lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of lifecycle management platforms that power EA's live service ecosystem.

In this role, you will oversee a global engineering organization responsible for building and operating large-scale, cloud-based platforms. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Marketing Technology, Studios, and central teams to drive alignment, manage complex dependencies, and deliver meaningful business impact.

Your responsibilities will include defining and driving long-term technical strategy, seeking continuous improvement, and increasing platform leverage, studio adoption, and business impact across the company. You will also work with cross-functional teams to streamline the live services workflow and evaluate where EA's live service solutions, studio tech stacks, and vendor solutions can work together.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in software engineering with 7+ years in senior leadership roles, delivering large-scale, distributed systems. They will have proven ability to define and lead complex system architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, and cloud-native platforms.

Key qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Proven track record leading teams to build and scale consumer-facing data products and services

Strong record of driving engineering rigor and operational excellence across modern software development and platform operations

Demonstrated ability to manage complex dependencies, define long-term technical roadmaps, and deliver against multi-year strategies

Strong collaboration and influence skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders

As a Senior Director, LCM CoreTech Engineering, you will be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of gaming and entertainment. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented engineers and developers, and make a significant impact on the company's success.

In terms of compensation, the salary range for this role is $227,300 - $344,700 USD per year, depending on location. In addition to a competitive salary, Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching.

If you are a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for innovation and collaboration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.