Senior Systems Designer
Senior Systems Designer at 2K (San Mateo, onsite/hybrid) who drives complex online multiplayer features — player growth, reward loops, and game economy systems — from concept through in-engine implementation. Core tech: Unreal Engine with Blueprint visual scripting, plus optional C++/C#.
- Compensation
- $112.7K–$166.8K / yr
- Location
- San Mateo, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprint visual scripting
- Proven experience designing and implementing gameplay features in released multiplayer games, focused on reward loops, systemic content integration, and player-driven optionality
- Theory-crafting skillset and past experience designing for depth and multiplayer gameplay
- Quantitative and analytical, with experience building and interrogating economy models and simulations
- Deep understanding of components (UI, Art, Engineering, Audio, VFX) that create a great player experience
- Self-starter who aligns with team goals but can create solutions independently
- Ability to rapidly filter large volumes of feedback into concrete improvements
- Ability to design, implement, and iterate flexibly under tight deadlines and production constraints
- Well-versed in multiplayer PvP/competitive space and able to deconstruct what works and why
- Ability to abstract designs into patterns and models of player behavior with flexible design solutions
Nice to have
- Programming experience (C++, C#, etc.)
Full description
WE ARE GAME MAKERSWho We Are:
We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.
What We Need:
We’re looking for a Senior Systems Designer to join our team and help us shape the future of online multiplayer gaming. In this role, you’ll be a key feature driver, partnering with various cross functional teams to shape how players grow, are rewarded, and evolve over time! You have proven expertise in game economy design, reward systems, and the intentional design work needed to balance the complex relationship between them. You can both communicate and document design features, intent and specs clearly and work in-engine to bring those experiences to reality. You seamlessly form strong working relationships among peers of different disciplines, bring others with you towards a shared vision, and proactively work with production & game leadership to make it a reality. We’re a studio that values autonomy and self-drive in developers who are empowered to do the best work of their careers. If this is you, let’s talk!
What You'll Do:
- Drive a small portfolio of complex features through initial creative input, stakeholder buy-in and alignment, consistent design reviews, and day-to-day execution.
- Respond quickly to feedback with stable in-engine updates and iterate rapidly.
- Provide design leadership within your feature area while contributing to broader game quality by mentoring others and sharing insights.
- Reliably source ideas from around the studio, combining with own proposals and references to other products, in order to quickly solve and innovate within design challenges.
- Work cross-functionally within and outside of your team to communicate and align on the work, tradeoffs and dependencies. Radiate changes across the organization; set and mobilize against feature goals; and provide forward-looking direction aligned with greater design philosophy.
- Share best practices and techniques with peers to improve the overall experience
What Will Make You A Great Fit:
- Strong experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprint visual scripting; programming experience (C++, C#, etc.) is a plus.
- Proven experience designing and implementing gameplay features in released multiplayer games, with a strong focus on reward loops, systemic content integration, and player-driven optionality.