Senior Systems Designer

Epic Games; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 152,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company is seeking a Senior Systems Designer to develop and lead designs for Rocket League. You will collaborate with a talented team to enhance player experiences through innovative game systems and feedback mechanisms. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of design experience and a passion for esports. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in programming languages like C++ and C# are essential. Competitive salary range of $152,967 — $224,352 CAD is offered.

Benefits

100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents

Robust mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional game design experience emphasizing systems design.
• 5+ years of technical design experience on shipped competitive multiplayer games.
• Demonstrable proficiency in written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems in accordance with Rocket League principles.
• Develop game systems for match feedback and player analytics.
• Create design documentation and lead projects for Rocket League.

Skills

Passion for Rocket League and esports

Strong verbal communication

Technical design experience

Experience with Unreal Editor + Blueprints

Tools

C++

C#

JavaScript

Python

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

DESIGN What We Do

Put your design skills to work at a cutting‑edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.

What You’ll Do

Psyonix (a subsidiary of Epic) is looking for a Senior Systems Designer to develop, manage, implement, and/or lead designs for Rocket League. You will work with development teams of Artists, Programmers, Designers, Producers, and Product Managers to develop features and content to entertain and delight the Rocket League player base.

In this role, you will

• Design, develop, implement, and/or improve systems in accordance with Rocket League design principles.
• Develop game systems that drive match feedback, player analytics, and matchmaking.
• Create clear and concise design documentation and lead design projects for Rocket League.
• Work with Design, Development, Production, and Product leadership across Epic to guide the tactical execution of initiatives related to Rocket League.
• Partner with the Production team to provide a clear timeline regarding design tasks, priorities, and status
• Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and guide implementation efforts on features, systems, and/or designs you are responsible for
• Monitor community feedback, identify player needs, evaluate what’s actionable, and create a plan of action to address

What we’re looking for

• Passion for Rocket League and similar esports-based titles
• Familiarity and interest in Fortnite Ecosystem features and mechanics
• Advanced level of professional game design experience (7+ years) with an emphasis in systems design on shipped competitive multiplayer and/or live “as a service” games
• Advanced level of professional technical design experience (5+ years) with an emphasis technical implementation on shipped competitive multiplayer games
• Demonstrable proficiency in written communication and a track record of effectively conveying your design through documentation
• Exceptional verbal communication skills with experience guiding collaboration across diverse disciplines
• A passion for active self‑growth and the growth of the colleagues around you
• Experience with Unreal Editor + Blueprints
• Professional experience with a high‑level programming language (e.g., C++, C#, Swift, JavaScript, Python, Verse, etc.)

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well‑being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

British Columbia Base Pay Range $152,967 — $224,352 CAD

About Us

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high‑fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world‑class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

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