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Lead Game Systems Engineer

2 months ago

Bellevue, Washington, United States Firewalk Studios LLC Full time
Position OverviewLead Game Systems Engineer

ABOUT FIREWALK STUDIOS LLC

At Firewalk Studios, we are committed to crafting extraordinary multiplayer experiences that embody the joy of collaborative play. Our mission is to harness the potential of multiplayer gaming to create engaging worlds that inspire creativity and foster connections through immersive gameplay, artistic expression, and memorable characters. As part of PlayStation Studios, we are excited to unveil our innovative project: Concord, an original sci-fi universe and PVP multiplayer FPS set to launch on next-generation platforms.

To create captivating worlds that spark imagination and connection, we are assembling a premier, next-generation game development team with a focus on sustainable practices. We believe that maintaining high standards of quality, delivering exceptional experiences, and cultivating a culture of trust and respect are essential to our success.
Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a Lead Game Systems Engineer who is eager to leverage their expertise to deliver outstanding entertainment to a global audience. In this role, you will collaborate with artists, designers, and fellow engineers to create experiences designed for Solo (single player), PvE, or cooperative gameplay modes.
Key Qualifications
  • In-depth knowledge of essential features for developing gameplay, modes, and systems in online multiplayer or cooperative games.
  • Strong communication skills to thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable tasks.
  • Ability to serve as a liaison between design and engineering, internalizing design objectives while ensuring a robust technical foundation for implementation.
  • Experience and enthusiasm for working alongside design and other disciplines to establish core architecture that supports game modes, scripted encounters in cooperative settings, leaderboards, and more.
  • Proficiency in managing shared code and systems across multiplayer and cooperative game components, balancing reusability with mode-specific implementations.
  • A passion for exploring various systems such as gameplay, networking, and UI to troubleshoot issues or adapt to the requirements of Solo/PvE experiences.
  • Experience collaborating with online services teams to design, architect, and implement tailored solutions for cooperative online game modes.
  • A knack for resolving complex bugs and optimizing features while prioritizing maintainability, iteration, and scalability.
  • A genuine interest in gaming, with a commitment to understanding player experiences, as you are a gamer at heart.
Daily Activities
  • Collaborating with a cross-disciplinary feature team to brainstorm, design, and implement innovative gameplay modes and features.
  • Working closely with your lead to decompose high-level design and technical requirements into specific tasks and dependencies.
  • Partnering with teams such as gameplay engineering, design, and backend services to architect and implement features that fulfill our Solo/PvE experience objectives.
  • Providing ongoing engineering support to the Solo/PvE feature team.
  • Participating in playtests to offer feedback on the overall game and to understand the evolving needs of the features you oversee.
Desired Experience
  • 4+ years of experience with Unreal Engine and proficiency in navigating a large C++ codebase, having taken ownership of multiple key features from conception to launch and supporting them post-launch.
  • Significant contributions to Solo/PvE aspects of the game throughout two complete development cycles (from prototype to release).
  • Proven success in delivering features developed in close collaboration with designers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines, including gathering requirements, writing documentation, understanding design goals, maintaining technical vision for features, executing smooth handoffs, and troubleshooting.

At Firewalk Studios, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed. You may be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities.

For more information about our candidate privacy practices, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice.

We consider various factors when determining base pay for each role, including competitive market data and individual qualifications. The base pay range may vary based on our hybrid working policy and specific job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and employee discounts for Sony products. This position may also qualify for a bonus package.