Systems Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Systems Engineer (Game Development): Designing, optimizing, and evolving foundational engine-level technology for a game, with an accent on engine systems, optimizations for PC, consoles, server, and netcode in Unity (C#/C++). Focus on debugging low-level issues, optimizing pipelines, and shaping scalable live service systems.

Location: Hybrid, Irvine, California, United States

Salary: $237,500 – $290,000

Company

hirify.global is a group of experienced and ambitious developers creating their first original IP, Arkheron, a fast-paced, competitive PVP game.

What you will do

• Build and optimize foundational engine systems in Unity/DOTS (C# and C/C++) to ensure efficient tools and tech for developers and players.
• Collaborate with internal and external leads to improve engine platform capabilities (performance, console features, anti-cheat protection) and team workflows.
• Tackle projects such as optimizing iteration pipelines, building maintainable live-editable profiling systems, and enhancing runtime systems like rendering, streaming, and netcode.
• Support the broader team by contributing to other areas as needed (from audio to UI to gameplay systems).
• Create tools and APIs that streamline developers’ lives, helping the team deliver high-quality content faster.

Requirements

• Experience with custom or heavily modified engines for AAA games on PC and modern consoles, with multiple shipped titles.
• Deep technical knowledge in areas like multi-threaded architecture, asynchronous programming, and ECS paradigms.
• Enjoy solving tough problems, including debugging elusive issues and optimizing complex systems.
• Thrive on curiosity and adaptability, eager to dive into new areas and unfamiliar code.
• Value collaboration, trust, and diverse perspectives, building strong partnerships across the studio.
• Carry a genuine passion for both technology and the creative process of making games.

Culture & Benefits

• Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage to build a game the team is proud to play daily.
• Keep fun at the core, playing Arkheron daily to stay grounded as players.
• Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team, not by investors or a board.
• Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership, where transparency matters and egos don’t.
• Receive equity as part of compensation, plus a full benefits package and extra perks.