Principal Systems Engineer — Real-Time Engine & Console

Bonfire Studios; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 237,500 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Equity

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Irvine, California seeks a Principal/Lead Systems Engineer. Your role will focus on shaping the foundational technology for 'Arkheron', a competitive multiplayer game. The ideal candidate has significant experience leading technical direction for AAA games, particularly in optimizing systems for competitive play. You will drive architecture, collaborate across teams, and tackle high-impact technology challenges in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and equity offered.

Qualifications

• Shipped multiple titles, leading technical direction on AAA games.
• Extensive experience with competitive multiplayer games.
• Deep expertise in high-performance real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Shape the architecture and optimization of core engine systems.
• Drive technical decisions across systems architecture.
• Collaborate with team leads to advance engine capabilities.

Skills

Experience leading technical direction

Building and optimizing systems for competitive multiplayer games

High-performance real-time systems

Multi-threaded architecture

ECS paradigms

Debugging and profiling skills

Adaptability and curiosity

Job description

A leading game development studio in Irvine, California seeks a Principal/Lead Systems Engineer. Your role will focus on shaping the foundational technology for 'Arkheron', a competitive multiplayer game. The ideal candidate has significant experience leading technical direction for AAA games, particularly in optimizing systems for competitive play. You will drive architecture, collaborate across teams, and tackle high-impact technology challenges in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and equity offered.