Senior Game Designer - AI & Encounters (Apex Legends)

General Information Locations: Vancouver - Great Northern Way, British Columbia, Canada Location:Los Angeles - ChatsworthState:CaliforniaCountry:United States of AmericaLocation:MadisonState:WisconsinCountry:United States of America Role ID 214845 Worker Type Regular Employee Studio/Department EA Studios - Respawn Work Model Hybrid 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. We're hiring a Senior Game Designer – AI & Encounters to create engaging AI-driven combat encounters that elevate gameplay across Apex Legends. You will partner with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and refine encounters that deliver challenge, variety, and memorable player experiences while supporting the game's long-term vision.ResponsibilitiesDesign, prototype, tune, and iterate on AI encounters from initial concept through implementation and once live.Create encounter scenarios that support gameplay, pacing, and player progression.Collaborate with AI Engineering, Level Design, Art, and Production to deliver gameplay features.Balance AI behaviors using playtest feedback, gameplay metrics, and player insights.Document encounter systems, design intent, and implementation guidelines.Review gameplay experiences and iterate to improve quality, readability, and player satisfaction.Mentor designers through design reviews and collaborative feedback.Required QualificationsExperience designing AI systems, encounters, or combat gameplay for shipped AAA titles.Experience owning gameplay features from concept through release.Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams.Portfolio demonstrating encounter design, gameplay systems, or AI-focused work.Experience balancing gameplay using qualitative and quantitative feedback.Core Skills and ExperienceKnowledge of AI enemy design, combatant archetypes, and encounter pacing.Proficient in scripting and programming tools to implement systems within modern game editors.Clear documentation and communication across design and development teams.Experience evaluating gameplay through playtesting and data-informed iteration.Familiarity with live service development and ongoing gameplay improvements.Experience designing AI systems or encounters for PvP or PvE gameplay is an asset.Pay Transparency - North AmericaCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$114,300 - $156,200 CAD
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$127,700 - $190,600 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.About Electronic ArtsWe’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. Post To External careers site, Internal careers site LinkedInID 1040695