thatgamecompany

Dedicated to creating timeless interactive entertainment that inspires human connection worldwide.

Lead Systems Designer – Economy and Engagement Focus

Systems EngineerSystems EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2006H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

37 days ago

Salary

$98K - $176K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishUnityUnreal Engine

Job Description

• Lead the design and evolution of core systems such as in-game economies (large and small), progression, rewards, and feature loops that drive long-term engagement • Design and implement interactive features and gameplay patterns with a focus on simplicity and relatability • Collaborate across disciplines — with engineering, art, and production — to ensure designs are holistic, feasible, and aligned with creative goals • Analyze player data and behavior to tune economies and experiences that inspire players to return for years to come • Mentor and manage a small number of designers, helping them grow and thrive in a collaborative environment • Drive and evangelize best practices in systems design, economy balancing, and live feature iteration • Help improve and extend internal design tools and pipelines to empower the full design team

Job Requirements

  • Extensive experience with live games and economy design
  • Strong background in systems design, meta systems, and player progression
  • Experience balancing game systems based on player feedback and analytics
  • Ability to understand complex variable-driven relationships and how to use them to create simple, relatable gameplay
  • Experience working in 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, or similar)
  • Code literacy to read and understand scripts and do minor tweaks
  • Familiarity with multiplayer and online game systems

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
  • Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
  • Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
  • Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
  • Pre-tax wellness stipend
  • Pre-tax work from home stipend
  • Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
  • Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discount portal for everyday goods and services
  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together + FDX (First Day eXperience)
  • Support for personal professional development

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