I interviewed with EA for ~2.5 months. In hindsight, it was a red flag that the role had been open for more than half a year, but I was excited by the opportunity to contribute at a prestigious gaming studio. The process was long and demanding: recruiter call, multi-hour technical exercise, several one-on-one interviews, and finally a deep-dive case study that required about a week of work and a formal presentation to the team. Despite receiving positive feedback throughout, the company ultimately put the process on hold indefinitely, saying they were unsure when (or if) they would fill the role. TLDR: Candidates should be prepared for an extensive time investment without any clear commitment from the company on a hiring decision being made.