Senior technical product manager

Requisition Number:
185048
Position Title:
Sr
Product Manager II
External Description:Frostbite is EA’s proprietary game engine that comes equipped with tons of tools and technologies designed to build incredible games
Our in-house engine offers the unique ability to adapt to each game while working hand-in-hand to prioritize what to build.  Our goal is to empower creators all over the world to bring their best ideas to life by creating an engine that amplifies innovation across every discipline. Learn MoreReporting to a Director of Product Management, you will oversee Character Visuals technologies in and around the Frostbite engine
You will be a leader in EA’s character community, advancing runtime customization for user-generated experiences, next-gen rigging, and deformation for realistic visuals
You will collaborate with content creators to build new workflows and help shape the future of gaming.Key responsibilitiesPrioritize investment in customization, rigging and deformation technologies in collaboration with EA’s game teams and Frostbite’s development team.Produce competitive analysis on EA’s technology landscape.Develop the long-term strategy for Character Visuals in Frostbite, balancing investment between game team strategies, market trends, and your own team’s insight.Inspire Frostbite’s user community and partners through communication of your strategy.RequirementsWe value diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement.7+ years of experience in gaming technology.Expertise in at least one of: rigging, deformation, customization, character pipelines, rendering, or animation technologies.Capability to produce a wide array of user requirements into a product plan for an engineering team.Experience working with technical and creative partners.Experience with public speaking and presentations.Occasional international travel may be required.BC COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations
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 base salary 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, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs

BASE SALARY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g
Vancouver vs
Victoria):
º $133,400 – $193,200 CAN Annually
Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA
We also 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.
City:State:Community / Marketing Title:
Senior Technical Product Manager – Character Visuals
Company Profile:We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more
We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve
At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.EEOText:About Electronic ArtsEverything we do is designed to inspire the world to play
Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.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.Days Open:
26
Can this position be remote?:
0
EEO Employer Verbiage:About Electronic ArtsEverything we do is designed to inspire the world to play
Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life
We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more
Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.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. Recommended Skills

• Adaptability
• Computer Animation
• Game Engine
• Market Trend
• Product Management
• Public Speaking

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