TL;DR

Senior Systems Designer (Game Design): Designing and implementing cross-platform matchmaking experiences for first-party games like Fortnite with an accent on player journey value, fairness, and skill validation. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class multiplayer experiences and evolve game systems for long-term player engagement.

Location: Cary, United States (Onsite)

Company

%hirify_global% is an award-winning game and engine technology company with over 4,500 employees globally, creating visually stunning interactive experiences like Fortnite and Unreal Engine.

What you will do

Design and implement cross-platform matchmaking experiences that emphasize player journey value and fairness.
Develop and validate ranking and skill experiences, including creating formulas, mathematical estimations, and prototypes.
Deliver and update world-class multiplayer experiences with a community-first approach, ensuring player connection and safety.
Collaborate with UX/UI, engineering, design, production, community, user research, analytics, business, marketing, and insights teams.
Articulate, document, and present key pillars and philosophies of competitive multiplayer game system design trends.
Foster and maintain collaborative relationships across all development disciplines to ensure a unified product vision.

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing game systems with an emphasis on matchmaking or progression.
2+ years of experience shipping updates and new features to players on a regular cadence.
Highly analytical and comfortable monitoring data streams and working daily with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Product Managers.
Strong stakeholder management across various teams.
Deep experience in Competitive PvP Games required.
Experience around multiplayer matchmaking, including telemetry collection/usage and balancing large, interconnected systems on cross-platform PC and console titles.
Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations.
Interest in ranked and competitive play in Fortnite or other multiplayer games, with an understanding of what makes them effective.

Nice to have

Exposure to Mobile, F2P, Live Service, or broader Progression Systems.

Culture & Benefits

A collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment with a focus on innovation.
100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and a Vision HRA for you and your dependents.
401k with a competitive match.
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching.
Unlimited PTO and sick time.
Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.

Senior Systems Designer (Matchmaking)