Technical Lead – User Interface (UI) - Skate

General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Victoria

State: British Columbia

Country: Canada

Role ID

215362

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - Full Circle

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

Full Circle, an Electronic Arts (EA) studio, is seeking a Technical Lead for the User Interface (UI) team on Skate.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind the evolution of our UI Technology stack. You will chart a course from our current UI technical framework to one that is aligned with the direction of the company as a whole while meeting the continuing needs of Skate. Beyond your technical stewardship, you will be a dedicated people leader, directly managing, mentoring, and fostering the career growth of a talented team of Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

UI Technology Vision: Assess our current UI technical state and compare to that of the rest of EA, then build a road map that aligns with the future of Skate.

Architecture & Innovation: and improve the robust UI framework, systems,

and workflows.

Empower UI artists and designers to iterate rapidly without sacrificing performance or design freedom.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with UI/UX Design, Frostbite and

Skate Technical Leadership to ensure technical feasibility matches creative

ambition.

People Management & Culture

Career Mentorship: Actively manage the career growth of UI engineers, conducting regular 1:1s, setting performance goals, and delivering constructive feedback.

Team Building: Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and psychologically safe environment that encourages innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience

Game Industry Veteran: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience

specifically within the gaming industry.

Proven People Leader: 3+ years of direct experience managing technical careers,

including performance reviews, promotions, and hiring.

UI Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of modern UI development paradigms.

Shipped Titles: At least one shipped AAA title in a senior or lead technical capacity, preferably covering live-service.

Technical Profile

Pragmatic Mindset: Proven ability to balance technology wants with business needs.

Coding Excellence: Strong proficiency in C++ and familiarity with modern UI scripting

languages or frameworks

Data-Driven: Experience utilizing profiling tools (e.g., Pix, Razor, etc) to diagnose and resolve UI-related performance bottlenecks.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $141,400 - $204,400 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

For Canada, we 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. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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.