Technical Writer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Writer (Gamedev): Creating and maintaining technical documentation and learning resources for the hirify.global game engine with an accent on clarity, accessibility, and collaboration with game engine developers. Focus on mastering engine features, improving documentation quality, and contributing to concurrent projects.

Location: Hybrid role open to candidates who can commute to EA Games offices in Vancouver, BC or Montreal, QC

Salary: $75,900 - $105,600 CAD (British Columbia)

Company

hirify.global is EA's proprietary game engine, powering visually stunning games and providing a unified platform for developers.

What you will do

• Work with distributed teams to create and maintain hirify.global documentation and learning resources.
• Communicate complex technical information in a clear, accessible way.
• Sustain and improve the quality of existing documentation by addressing bugs and feedback reports.
• Contribute to concurrent projects across different teams and deliverables.
• Work with SMEs to learn about, test, use, and upskill in engine features and workflows.
• Participate in defining requirements and acceptance criteria for new documentation tools and workflows.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience writing documentation for software, games, or game engines.
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate technical documentation.
• Work on concurrent documentation projects across multiple product areas.
• Working knowledge of content management systems and version control.
• You're open to exploring the use of AI tools and workflows in your daily work.
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Adaptable, resilient, creative, and curious environment.
• Emphasis on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness.
• Benefits include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, and family leaves.
• Opportunities for growth and learning.
• Complimentary games.