Software Engineer Pathfinder Intern

Company: Electronic Arts Inc.
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Electronic Arts is looking for high performing students to join our world-class internship experience. Summer 2023 will be better than ever as we bring all interns together on-site for orientation week and prep students for the future ways of work by offering remote and hybrid opportunities depending on your location. For more information about our Next-Gen Program, visit
The Pathfinders program is a 12-week summer internship designed for underrepresented first and second-year college students interested in software engineering or tech-related disciplines. This program offers students the ability to explore career opportunities and gain insight into the Gaming industry. Students work on impactful projects alongside industry veterans, to gain hands-on experience and develop leadership skills.
The Pathfinders program incorporates structured learnings and provides you with the tools to be successful during your time at EA. Each Pathfinder intern will have peer and professional mentorship, participate in networking activities, and engage with senior leaders. We particularly encourage applications from students who are historically underrepresented in this field.
The Challenge Ahead:
The EADP Data Group is responsible for developing a new unified Big Data pipeline across all franchises at Electronic Arts.This platform will incorporate data collection, ingestion, processing, access and visualization all built on a modern, cloud based tech stack with best-in-class tools.The Data Group will provide the tools and platform which powers the future state of game development, marketing, sales, accounting and customer experience.
We are looking for developers who are interested in working on a large scale distributed data system from the ground up for one of the most creative, innovative companies in technology.
Responsibilities:

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• Help us build a unified data platform across EA, spanning 20+ game studios as data sources
  
• Develop infrastructure software that slice and dice data, using Hadoop and Map/Reduce
  
• Develop reporting systems that inform on key metrics, detect anomalies, and forecast future results
  
• Develop complex queries to solve data mining problems
  
• Write reliable and efficient programs scaling to massive (petabyte) datasets and large clusters of machines
  
• Flexibility to work with both SQL and NoSQL solutions
  
• Work with data modelers, data analysts, and BI developers to understand requirements, develop ETL processes, validate results, and deliver to production
  
• Coordinate the efficiency, scalability, and stability of data collection, extraction, and storage processes
  
  Required Skills
  
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  • Rising freshman orsophomore studying computer science or a related discipline
    
  • Fluency with Java, SQL, Perl/Python, or C++
    
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as bash, Perl, python
    
    
    US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.HOURLY PAY RANGES --- California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento): - $20 - $34 --- Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs): - $17 - $21 --- New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo): - $24 - $34 --- Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane): - $20 - $28 --- Jersey City, NJ : - $24 - $34The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k). Interns in California are also eligible for Voluntary Disability Insurance.
    

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