Technical Game Designer (Space Engineers 2)

TL;DR

Technical Game Designer (Space Engineers 2): Implementing and executing designed systems and content for Space Engineers 2 with an accent on turning ideas into functional, balanced, and enjoyable gameplay. Focus on implementing game content using internal editors, balancing gameplay values, and configuring various game elements.

Location: Remote (Europe) or onsite in Prague. Candidates must be located within European time zones.

Company

hirify.global is a product company developing the technically ambitious sandbox engineering game Space Engineers 2.

What you will do

• Implement game content using internal editors and tools (VRAGE3 engine).
• Set up blocks, create templates, configure sub-parts, dummies, and basic animations.
• Balance gameplay values such as ore spawning rates, economy costs, contract rewards, and random loot.
• Configure localization strings, set up screens, menus, and populate them with content.
• Create and balance encounters and contracts, and destruction/damage systems.
• Contribute to feature and system design, and support UX/UI design.

Requirements

• Strong experience (at least 5 years) in game design (PC/console), preferably on complex, systems-driven games.
• Proven ability to implement content using editors and internal tools.
• Good understanding of gameplay balance and player experience.
• High attention to detail and quality, and ability to work with evolving systems.
• Strong familiarity with Space Engineers from a player’s perspective.
• Ability to communicate effectively and self-organize tasks under pressure and deadlines.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Jira or similar project management tools.
• Experience with Perforce or similar version control systems.
• Experience working with various game engines, including custom ones.

Culture & Benefits

• Leave your mark on one of the most technically ambitious sandbox engineering games ever made.
• Join an international team tackling hard problems with low bureaucracy and fast decisions.
• Hybrid by default: work from home when you want, with flexible sick leave.
• 5 weeks’ vacation.
• Modern offices at Oranžerie, Prague with quiet focus zones, a beautiful garden, quality equipment, bike storage, gym, shower, fully stocked kitchen, and lunches prepared by private chefs.
• Regular team breakfasts, workshops, and relaxed meetups (BBQ, game nights, parties, teambuildings).