Directeur.Trice Du Développement / Development Director

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.Pour visualiser la description de poste en français, veuillez sélectionner le français dans le menu déroulant au haut de la page.At EA, we believe games are powerful because they bring together multiple ways people engage: play, watch, create, and connect. And increasingly, the biggest entertainment platforms aren't just places to consume content — they're places where communities build.Creator-made content is already a proven part of EA's history — from community creation tools in Battlefield to The Gallery in The Sims 4. We believe new creative technologies and tools will expand how players engage with and contribute to our experiences, supported by thoughtful product design, safety systems, and global reach. Our focus is on enabling more players to participate in creative expression by making creation easier, safer, and more rewarding.As aDevelopment Directoron our Research & Engineering team you will partner cross-functionally to help shape the future of AI and interactive entertainment. You will turn technical goals into clear plans and use automation and agentic AI tools to improve how teams plan, coordinate, and deliver work. You will guide work from research and experimentation through prototypes, integration, and delivery. You will also create systems that give teams clear visibility into priorities, progress, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.This is a hybrid role, working three days per week in our Montreal studio.The Development Director will report to the Head of Development Production.Responsibilities
Translate research and engineering objectives into plans, milestones, and deliverables.Guide projects from early exploration through prototypes, integration, and release.Establish planning, milestone, review, and execution processes for research and engineering teams.Maintain visibility into priorities, progress, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.Coordinate decisions and resources to address project risks and blockers.Turn cross-functional discussions into decisions, actions, owners, and next steps.Build agentic AI workflows that automate scheduling, reporting, coordination, and information synthesis.Improve production tools and processes based on team and project needs.Qualifications
5+ years managing technical programs or projects in software, research, engineering, or related technical environments.Background managing scope, schedules, dependencies, risks, and delivery across technical programs.Experience applying Agile, Kanban, Lean, or similar development practices.Hands‑on work building or operating agentic AI and automation workflows.Familiarity with large language model concepts, including task decomposition, tool use, retrieval, and evaluation.Experience synthesizing technical information for teams and leadership.Proficiency with Jira or similar planning and tracking tools.Track record coordinating work across Research, Engineering, Product, and partner teams.We are a diverse, goal-driven team that offers real influence and autonomy to every member. Our ideal candidate is curious, open-minded, and thrilled by exploring fresh concepts and tailoring them for game development. If you are a passionate, creative, and communicative individual who is deeply invested in innovating across new domains of gaming, we want you on our team.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.
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