Company: Electronic Arts (EA)
Practice / Unit: EA Digital Platform (EADP)
Job Title: Java Software Engineer Intern
Role ID / Requisition: 215938
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Internship – Temporary (Early Career / University Graduates)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Company & Practice Overview
Electronic Arts (EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, developing and delivering blockbuster gaming franchises such as EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, and Need for Speed.
The EA Digital Platform (EADP) is the central technology organization powering EA’s global gaming network. Operating out of EA’s Development Center in Hyderabad, EADP builds, deploys, and scales cloud-native backend services, identity systems, matchmaking engines, telemetry pipelines, and microservices supporting hundreds of millions of concurrent global players.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Operations
- Microservices Development: Design, develop, and enhance high-throughput, low-latency distributed microservices using Java or Scala.
- Cloud-Native Applications: Build and deploy scalable backend services on cloud platforms using Docker, container orchestrators, and CI/CD automation pipelines.
- Observability & Telemetry: Instrument applications using observability tools, metrics dashboards, and telemetry monitoring to identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.
- Software Quality & Testing: Maintain clean code standards, conduct code reviews, and build automated unit, integration, and regression test suites.
- Global Team Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies, design discussions, and cross-functional engineering initiatives with global EA development teams.
Minimum Eligibility & Qualification Criteria
Academic Background
- Degree: Pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related quantitative engineering field.
Mandatory Technical Competencies
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Scala, or object-oriented development languages.
- Computer Science Core: Strong foundational understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and system design concepts.
- Databases: Familiarity with relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) database technologies.
- DevOps & Version Control: Exposure to Git version control, Docker containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platform environments.
Preferred Soft Skills
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and structured algorithmic thinking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across multi-location engineering teams.
Compensation & Internship Perks
- Estimated Internship Stipend: ₹40,000 to ₹65,000 per month, depending on degree program (B.Tech vs. M.Tech) and technical assessment performance.
- Electronic Arts Perks:
- Direct hands-on development experience on backend systems powering AAA global gaming platforms.
- Hybrid work flexibility at EA’s Hyderabad technology center.
- Mentorship from lead platform architects and principal software engineers.
- Potential conversion pathways to full-time Associate Software Engineer roles based on internship performance evaluations.
Selection Workflow & Interview Steps
1. Application Shortlisting & Resume Screening (Role ID: 215938)
(Verification of CS/SE degree background, Java/Scala coding projects, & Hyderabad hybrid fit)
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2. Online Technical Coding Assessment (HackerRank / Codility)
(Data Structures, Algorithms, Core Java concepts, SQL queries, & Object-Oriented design logic)
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3. Technical Interview Round 1 (DSA, Java Internals & OOPs)
(Live coding, string/tree/graph algorithms, Java Collections, multithreading, & time complexity)
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4. Technical Interview Round 2 (Microservices, Cloud & Observability)
(Discussion on RESTful API design, database schemas, Docker/Git workflows, telemetry, & academic projects)
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5. HR & Cultural Fit Discussion (EA Values & Onboarding)
Essential Technical Topics to Prepare
- Java & OOP Internals: Java Collections Framework (
HashMap,ConcurrentHashMap,ArrayList), Exception Handling, JVM memory model, Multithreading/Concurrency, Encapsulation, Abstraction, and Design Patterns (Factory, Singleton, Observer). - Data Structures & Algorithms: Arrays, Hash Tables, Binary Trees, Graph Traversal (BFS/DFS), Dynamic Programming, and Space-Time Complexity analysis.
- Distributed & Cloud Concepts: RESTful web services, HTTP status codes, SQL indexing/joins, NoSQL data modeling, Docker basic commands, and application telemetry logging.
Core Resume Keywords for ATS Optimization
- Software Development: Java Software Engineer, Java Developer, Scala, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), Design Patterns
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Microservices, Cloud-Native Applications, Docker, DevOps, CI/CD, Git, RESTful APIs, Telemetry, Observability
- Databases & Systems: SQL, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Automated Testing, Code Quality
- EA & Program Specifics: Role ID 215938, EA Digital Platform (EADP), Electronic Arts Hyderabad, Software Engineer Intern, Hybrid Work
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the official Role ID for this Electronic Arts opening?
The official EA Role ID is 215938.
2. Which team will the intern join?
The intern will join the EA Digital Platform (EADP) team in Hyderabad, Telangana.
3. What programming languages are primarily required?
Strong programming skills in Java or Scala are explicitly highlighted in the qualification criteria.
4. What is the work model for this position?
This position operates under a Hybrid work arrangement at EA’s Hyderabad campus.