Senior Systems Technical Designer – Progression

Location

California

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$125K - $150K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishUnreal Engine

Job Description

Senior Systems Technical Designer – Progression

Bad Robot Games

• Own the design and implementation of player progression systems, including XP, unlocks, rewards, and meta progression loops from concept to shippable state • Prototype new progression systems rapidly, iterating based on playtesting feedback and data • Implement and integrate systems for design driven scenarios in Unreal Engine • Work closely with UI/UX, Art, and Engineering to implement and iterate on game systems, ensuring design intent is preserved through the technical pipeline • Collaborate across Design, Engineering, and Art to deliver cohesive, high-quality features • Drive gameplay systems through the full production lifecycle, maintaining quality and momentum • Proactively identify, track down, and fix issues in existing systems • Contribute to establishing progression design best practices and documentation standards for the team • Be the voice of progression in the wider game direction discussion

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of game industry experience, with a strong focus on systems or progression design
  • Expertise in Unreal Engine
  • Proven ability to design and ship meta-game loops and progression systems on a multiplayer or live service title
  • Strong understanding of shooter gameplay mechanics and how progression systems support and enhance them
  • Experience with scripting languages and a comfort level working at the boundary of design and engineering
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design intent clearly across disciplines
  • Passion for meta-game loops, player motivation, and the psychology of progression.

Benefits

  • Up to 10% air travel
  • Flexible work hours
  • Remote work options

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