Quality Designer Co-op (Summer 2027)

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.

Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an integral part of our development process, consistently delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and elevate gameplay. Their dedicated efforts ensure that we deliver cutting-edge entertainment experiences that captivate and inspire players and fans globally.

We are looking for Quality Designer Co-op to join our paid world-class internship experience for an 8-month term beginning in May 2027. You will report to the Sr Manager, Program Management for EA SPORTS FC QV.

You will contribute to our quality assurance processes and work closely with other Quality Designers, Data Analysts, Engineers to help establish best practices for our analyst family. You will help build QA solutions and processes that enable us to deliver the best quality product for our players.

You are right for this role if you are passionate about solving difficult problems with technology and data, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a deep desire for continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in or drive discovery sessions to capture process/product/user requirements and workflows from a variety of internal partners

• Map out current-state scenarios, and deep dive into the problem space to identify the right approaches

• Design solution prototypes, explore and extract insights, and implement software/data/AI-driven future-state solutions to address key opportunities

• Spend time getting to know our product by testing the game, reporting defects/bugs, and providing feedback on features to improve the quality of the game for our players

• Build working relationships with members of our partner teams— Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Development, Production and Design teams.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and knowledge sharing of our Quality Verification (QV) practices and standards

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds who meet the core requirements to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification.

Requirements:

• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the entire internship - visa sponsorship is not available.

• You must be enrolled in an accredited degree program and return to school for at least one semester following your internship with EA.

• You must be graduating in May 2028 or later, including the time needed to complete your internship (for example, you must be returning to school for at least 1 semester following your co-op with EA).

• Relocation support may be available if you meet specific eligibility criteria.

Qualifications:

• You are familiar with programming, core concepts, tools, and practices of modern software development life cycle (SDLC)

• You are familiar with general data analysis/science/AI practices (using e.g. SQL, python) and solving problems with data

Application Information:

• You must clearly indicate your expected graduation date in your resume to be considered.

• Please apply with examples of projects, tools, or games you've made major contributions to that are relevant to this role (links welcome). If multiple people worked on a project, describe exactly what your role was.

• Are you interested in games? Let us know! Game jams, mods or engine projects (Unreal, Unity, Godot or your own) all count.

• Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities or clubs? We want to hear about them!

• Submit a cover letter and tell us why you’re interested in this position with EA!

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$60,000 - $65,000 CAD

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.