Software Engineer Intern

Locations: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Role ID

209685

Worker Type

Intern - Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

EA Sports - Codemasters

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

Software Engineer – Intern

Company Introduction

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment software. EA delivers games, content, and online services for internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones, and tablets. We are looking for the right person to help achieve this goal. As we bring new forms of entertainment to people around the world through games, experiences, and new ways of playing, we need innovative, collaborative, diverse, and adaptable individuals to continually make Electronic Arts better.

About:

EA SPORTS FC Mobile is the world's most played football game on mobile, connecting millions of players across the globe. The Kuala Lumpur EA FC Mobile Team is part of our global development organization and is now expanding to take on new challenges and opportunities. We value creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence — believing that great games are built by empowered teams who innovate, share ideas, and learn from one another.

Location & work model: Onsite in Kuala Lumpur

Role Overview: As a Software Engineering Intern for FC Mobile, you will be building games and/or associated tools using web technologies such as ReactJS, HTML, Canvas, JavaScript, and other similar tech. You will report directly to the Senior Software Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components and features, with flexibility to focus on your stronger area.
• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React and modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other developers to design functionality and develop robust, quality code aligned with business and user requirements.
• Write clean, well-documented, and unit-tested code for both client and server-side applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using and related frameworks (e.g., Express, Koa, or NestJS) that support web and game features.
• Implement state management solutions and ensure optimal performance of React applications.
• Communicate with superiors promptly about project progress and risks.

Qualifications:

• Currently studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related degree. Passionate about making and playing games.
• Comfortable working across the full stack, though stronger expertise in either front-end or back-end is perfectly acceptable.
• Solid understanding of React, including hooks, component lifecycle, and modern patterns.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and for server-side development.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Understanding of front-end build tools and workflows (e.g., Webpack, Vite) is a plus.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or Context API) is advantageous.
• Experience or familiarity with caching and message queue systems such as Redis or similar technologies is advantageous.
• Ability to think critically and tackle technical challenges proactively across the stack.
• Excellent proficiency in English and Chinese.

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.