Technical Systems Designer (Games)

TL;DR

Technical Systems Designer (Games): Establishing core systems and gameplay mechanics for a new sci-fi remake project in Unreal Engine 5 with an accent on player progression, combat abilities, and RPG systems. Focus on prototyping, implementing features via Blueprint, and ensuring balance and scalability across the entire game.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Company

hirify.global is a legendary video game company currently developing a new sci-fi remake project using Unreal Engine 5.

What you will do

• Own player progression, combat abilities, and core RPG systems.
• Design and prototype puzzles and minigames.
• Implement gameplay features directly in-editor using Blueprint scripting and behavior trees.
• Analyze and balance player-facing mechanics for scalability.
• Troubleshoot and iterate on design-owned systems to resolve performance or logic issues.
• Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering, Animation, and QA.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• Experience as a Technical, Systems, or Gameplay Designer.
• Proficiency in designing complex RPG systems, perks, and abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and optimize design logic.
• Experience working on FPS, immersive sim, or systems-heavy action titles.
• Shipped at least one AA+ title.

Nice to have

• Passion for Sci-Fi and Horror media.
• Indie dev mindset with high self-accountability.
• Growth mindset and comfort in ambiguous environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a significant industry project with a lean team.
• High level of ownership and direct impact on core game systems.
• Collaborative environment with minimal hand-holding.
• Full-time remote position.