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.
About The Role
We are looking for a motivated and security-minded Software Engineer to join our IT Secure Experience Team. In this role, you will focus on enhancing our security posture through identity stack engineering, IDP migration assessments, and AI security initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer who thrives on technical challenges and wants to make a direct impact on organization-wide security architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Identity Stack Security: Engineer and maintain security solutions within the identity stack, focusing on authentication flows, access controls, and security best practices.
- IDP Migration & Assessment: Perform gap analyses and map authentication policies between providers (e.g., Okta and Entra ID) to support identity provider migrations and improve overall security posture.
- Backend Development & Architecture: Design and restructure backend architectures for modularity and scalability using Python and JavaScript.
- Tooling & Visualization: Develop and implement impactful internal tools and data visualizations (using libraries such as vis.js or NetworkX) to support security operations.
- Innovation & AI Security: Research and apply new technologies to business process security and AI security initiatives.
- Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with global teams to troubleshoot issues, integrate cloud services (e.g., Microsoft Graph, Okta APIs), and deliver reliable, well-documented solutions.
- Security Engineering Initiatives Assist with security initiatives outside of the Identity space including Application Security, Network Security, and Zero Trust engineering.
Qualifications
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python and JavaScript.
- Experience with authentication protocols, access controls, and identity management systems (Okta, Entra ID).
- Familiarity with cloud services and APIs (Microsoft Graph, Okta APIs).
- Security Mindset: Strong understanding of security fundamentals and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, ability to work independently, and a collaborative attitude toward feedback and mentorship.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with gRPC, vis.js, or NetworkX.
- Previous internship or project experience related to identity engineering or security posture assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive projects from concept to completion (e.g., capstone projects or independent research).
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.
