Epic Games · 2 days ago
Senior Systems Designer
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEpic Games is a cutting-edge company known for its innovative games and engine technology. They are seeking a Senior Systems Designer to lead the development of progression, economy, and balance features for a new game project, collaborating closely with a cross-disciplinary team to implement and evolve these systems in a live environment.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Work in close collaboration with project leads & directors to shape and evolve various complex design systems that support the engagement, gameplay, and creative vision of the project
Design, document, prototype, and iterate on these systems, working with a team of developers across multiple disciplines, and oversee their successful implementation from start to finish
Get hands on creating the scripting, data, and content required by those systems, diving into the engine and leveraging other tools
Be responsible for soliciting and integrating feedback from across the team on your own initiative, ensuring we’re continually delivering a fun and fresh experience to our players
Expand and iterate on those systems once they’re in the live environment, ensuring the game remains exciting and engaging to players
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience shipping titles as a Systems Designer, working on progression, economy, and/or engagement features and content
Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of progression and goal setting on play
Strong interest in game progression and economies, and an understanding of what makes them work
Ability to take initiative and react quickly to changing project needs, drive decisions, then owning the outcome and vision
You're player-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative; These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
Preferred
Experience working on live-service multiplayer environments and ability to get your hands dirty in Unreal Engine is preferred, bonus points for mobile game experience
Benefits
We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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