Epic Games is hiring a
Senior Systems Designer in United States, Canada

Summary

Epic Games is seeking a versatile Senior Systems Designer to join their Fortnite Battle Royale team. The candidate will be responsible for driving the design of competitive play modes, monitoring and maintaining ranked play, creating clear designs, and leading by example. They should have at least 5 years of experience in game systems design with an emphasis on progression and a passion for competitive play.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing game systems with an emphasis on progression
• 2+ years of experience shipping updates and new features to players on a regular cadence or similar experiences that have transferable years of experience

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for teammates to rely upon as a subject matter expert and owner for progression, matchmaking, and related features
• Drive the design of the Competitive space, with an emphasis on systems that value players’ investment in skilled Battle Royale play
• Monitor and maintain ranked play in Build and Zero Build modes across all regions
• Create clear and concise designs, and champion them to stakeholders across the organization effectively
• Lead by example to set the quality bar for design. Work closely with production to identify, prioritize, assign, and evaluate design work
• Attend playtests and play live to provide feedback, and identify practical solutions to problems

Preferred Qualifications

• A broad, cross-disciplinary skill set - someone who can consider the many facets and components of a system and wear the hats necessary to adjust them
• A genuine passion for the nuts and bolts of a well-oiled system - spreadsheets, making calculations, and running data simulations
• Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of goal setting on play
• Strong interest in ranked and competitive play in BR and other multiplayer games, with a deep understanding of what makes them effective

Benefits

Compensation varies based on skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs