Competitive salary but layoffs and project shutdowns - Development Manager Electronic Arts Employee Review

4.0
15 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Competitive Salary Easy-medium complexity interview panel Overall benefits

Cons

No longer hire fully remote candidates Every year during Q2 a wave of lay-offs across company Reoccurring studios/projects shutdown

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5.0
30 May 2026
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Pros

Fast paced startup mindset in an established corporate ladder

Cons

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2.0
18 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of good and smart people that are able to create good work together.

Cons

Restructuring every year, nepotism, no clear path for career progression at all, senior leadership isn’t communicating clearly, acquisition communication has been non-existent, layoffs are a constant factor and fear, unclear why some people get promoted and many high performers do not

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