Good perks, lack of humanity - Senior Technical Designer Electronic Arts Employee Review

2.0
Aug 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The compensation is good for the industry. Lots of useful benefits and perks. Company overall has steered clear of all the crypto/web3 jank when that happened, and isn't trying to inject AI into everything and everyone's work for the sake of it.

Cons

The executive leadership at the company show a stunning lack of humanity. Closing studios and performing mass layoffs are bad enough. But I've noticed that there's a tangible feeling that the effort and creativity of the developers actually making games is not respected, at a fundamental level. I've worked for other studios all with their own share of problems that are widespread throughout the industry, but none have felt as corporate, alienating, or inhumane as EA, unfortunately.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Fast paced startup mindset in an established corporate ladder

Cons

Privatization might cause headcount reduction, change the tempo and culture in the organization. 🤞

2.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work & life balance if you're in central teams Redwood Shores office is nice. Good amenities. Good benefits package

Cons

Lack of communication on the direction of the company (and going private) Pay is not great unless you are in a game team Lots of slackers

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