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.
The future of entertainment is interactive, and our Ventures Group plays an important role in this future by building content, culture, and community that take us Beyond Gaming. We empower audiences to Play, Create, Watch, and Connect across our amazing franchises and experiences, including The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. We're a multi-functional group, with world-class expertise in building fandom, driving interactive storytelling, and positioning our franchises at the centre of the broader entertainment ecosystem.
We are looking for a Mobile Technical Director to help lead the build and maintenance of important app projects aiming to define the future of mobile engagement. Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering, you'll use your native app development experience to mentor and lead a talented team in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
This role is hybrid based and can be located at either our Guildford or Southam offices.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead technical direction and development processes for important mobile app projects.
- Mentor and manage a team of mobile developers, promoting continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Guide teams to align and accomplish development goals.
- Make important technical decisions on native and cross-platform mobile app development.
- Conduct regular code reviews and contribute to strategic technical decisions.
How Your Success Will Be Measured
- App stability, reliability, and user engagement.
- Team effectiveness, productivity, and ability to iterate rapidly.
- Deliver important features and maintaining project timelines.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of experience in advanced native app development (including Swift on iOS, or Kotlin on Android)
- 5+ years of experience in technology and leadership positions.
- Experience hiring and mentoring engineers.
- Experience with mobile app architecture and performance optimization.
- Experienced in Agile methodologies, continuous integration, and delivery processes.
- Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) is beneficial.
- Familiarity with AWS and web stack technologies is beneficial.
Soft Skills & Values
- Passionate about innovative products.
- Clearly articulate technical concepts.
- Passionate about building inclusive teams.
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.
