Lightfox Games · 5 hours ago
Senior Systems Designer
Lightfox Games is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Systems Designer to join their Seattle, Washington based team to work on an unannounced mobile game for a world-class IP and Publisher. The role involves designing scalable meta systems, collaborating with teams, and analyzing player behavior to optimize game systems post-launch.
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Responsibilities
Design, document, and iterate on scalable meta systems including progression, economies, LiveOps frameworks, and monetization loops
Partner closely with Feature Teams, Product, and Leadership to align system design with business and player goals
Conceptualize, pitch, and iterate on system designs with the broader team, incorporating feedback from leadership, product, and data
Analyze live data and player behavior to tune systems post-launch
Own systems end-to-end, being hands-on in development from early concept through live operation
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional game development experience, including senior or lead ownership of systems on at least one shipped mobile free-to-play title
Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining complex economies or progression systems in a live environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and present systems
Highly self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in small, fast-moving teams
Preferred
Experience designing systems for ARPG or 4X games
Experience modeling deep free-to-play economies
Experience designing or supporting social systems (guilds, co-op, competitive modes, or social progression)
Experience leveraging AI tools to help model or balance game systems or economies
Experience working in Unity
Benefits
Health/vision/dental coverage
401(k) matching
Commuting benefits
Equity
Company
Lightfox Games
Lightfox is a game development company that creates multiplayer games that connect and inspire the next generation of mobile players.