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Epic Games

Senior Systems Designer

Epic Games
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First indexed 24 Apr 2026

Description

Senior Systems Designer

We're looking for a Senior Systems Designer to own the development of key progression, economy, and gameplay balance related features for a new game project.

What You'll Do

  • 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

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience shipping titles as a Systems Designer, working on progression, economy, gameplay system, and gameplay balance features and content
  • 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
  • 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

Epic Job + Epic Benefits = Epic Life

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. 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.

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