Electronic Arts (EA) Looking for Software Engineer Intern at Austin, TX Full Time

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.

Electronic Arts is looking for students to join our world-class internship experience this fall. For more information about our Emerging Talent Program, visit https://www.ea.com/careers/interns-and-university-graduates

We are EA

And we make games – How cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative and passionate people in the industry. Save the planet from Alien Invaders. Score the winning touchdown.

Yup – It’s the coolest job on the planet!

The Team

Production Infrastructure & Engineering (PI&E)

At EA, the PI&E organization provides critical platforms and infrastructure hosting solutions that power EA’s online gaming services, such as marketplaces, social features, and leaderboards. We focus on creating new services and systems in collaboration with our divisional and studio partners that create, maintain, and monitor the infrastructure and simplify infrastructure workflows.

Day To Day

At EA, we have a variety of medium to large size microservices written in Golang or Typescript, which adhere to good coding standards and architecture. There are a wide variety of tasks to be completed. These tasks range from developing core platform features to onboarding services and tools for specific requirements such as availability, tracing, etc. Furthermore, our team provides a platform Service Catalog to help partners manage infrastructure, ship quality code, and handle various other service-related tasks. Backstage is an open-source project that we rely upon for the development of new features.

Open Source Project Backstage: https://github.com/backstage/backstage

Here’s a collection of some of the skills we value and use. Don’t be discouraged if your strengths lie in particular areas more than others: that’s what a team is for!

Technologies Used In Our Team

• Language Proficiency: ReactJS, Typescript, Node.js, Express.
• Dev Ops: Gitlab, Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus.
• Cloud Providers: AWS, GCP, Azure (yes we use all three).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, user-friendly interfaces using ReactJS (with Hooks).
• Implement and manage form handling/validation using libraries like Formik or React Hook Form.
• Design and style components with Material UI (v4/v5).
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and handle WebSocket communication.
• Write robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
• Contribute to the management of a mono repo structure for efficient code sharing across plugins.
• Assist in implementing micro-frontend architecture using techniques like Module Federation.
• Support CI/CD pipelines by ensuring seamless integration of frontend components with Backstage’s plugin ecosystem.

Required Skills & Experience

• ReactJS Expertise: Good knowledge of modern React (Hooks-based) for building dynamic UIs.
• TypeScript Proficiency: Good knowledge of TypeScript for type-safe development.
• Form Handling: Familiarity with React form libraries like Formik or React Hook Form for form validation and state management.
• Material UI: Knowledge of Material UI (both v4 and v5) for styling and component design.
• Testing Frameworks: Exposure to Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright for comprehensive test coverage.
• Node.js Knowledge (Optional): Some experience with Node.js for debugging backend-related issues or plugin development.
• Micro-Frontend Architecture (Optional): Exposure to micro-frontend patterns like SPA module.
• AI/ML(Optional): Integration with LLMs using the web interface (React)
• Cloud Familiarity: General knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure, especially services related to storage, computing, or observability.
• Backstage Framework: Exposure to the Backstage ecosystem or understanding of its plugin model and purpose in internal developer portals.

You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the fall of 2025.

At this time, we are considering students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the fall of 2025, slated to graduate no earlier than Summer 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.