Founded by Bad Robot (Lost, Cloverfield, Westworld, Star Wars, Star Trek), we at Bad Robot Games are on a mission to continually reinvent how stories are played.
We are a remote-first games company represented by a diverse team, which empowers us to make the kinds of games in which all players can see themselves. Working closely with our colleagues at Bad Robot Productions, our projects unite our extensive network of games, TV, and film industry talent to create original IPs, expansive worlds and tell new stories across all media platforms which are as fun to watch as they are to play.
Bad Robot Games is looking for a Technical Designer that is a high capacity individual contributor who loves systems and combat design, Unreal implementation, and collaborating across all departments to deliver quality features.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creatively design and implement meta-progression systems
- Drive gameplay systems from concept to a shippable state
- Work alongside Engineering to implement game systems in Unreal
- Prototype new combat and progression systems rapidly
- Help to track down and fix issues in existing systems
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of game industry experience
- 3+ years of Unreal experience, including networking
- Experience with scripting languages
- Proven understanding of shooter gameplay mechanics
- Passion for meta-game loops and progression
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
BONUSES
- Proficient in C++, C# or equivalent object oriented programming
- Shipped at least one game on Unreal
- Experience with Sequencer and/or UMG in Unreal Editor
Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Our ranges are based on California market rate regardless of work location in the US.
Find out more about our benefits and team on our careers page!
Bad Robot Games recruiters will never ask you for money or to provide financial information during our recruiting process. Scammers often request money transfers for Visa processing fees or travel expenses, as well as personal information including passport info, social security numbers, credit card or bank account information.Bad Robot Games recruiters will never use personal email (including @gmail) accounts when contacting candidates. We also do NOT interview or screen candidates over messenger or text-based chat. All communication will be tied to badrobotgames.com
Bad Robot Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
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What We Do
As the gaming arm of Bad Robot Productions (Lost, Cloverfield, Westworld, Star Wars), Bad Robot Games is passionate about telling stories and building worlds that can only be experienced through games. Our goal is to create gaming destinations across all platforms that are as fun to watch as they are to play. Through our two development teams (an in-house studio, and a creative co-development team who collaborates with external partners), Bad Robot Games drives a diverse slate which includes AAA and iii titles, as well as a mix of original projects and established IP.
All our projects unite our games industry veterans, our film and TV colleagues, and our larger network of talent (writers, composers, sound designers, concept artists, and more), which uniquely allows us to blend artists, areas of expertise, and perspectives across industries to create truly innovative games. And because of this constant collaboration, we’re able to bring a novel, fully-integrated approach to cross-medium world building.
We believe every project should feel like you’re making something special—and that you’re making it with a family. Any act of creation is a leap of faith. The fun comes from believing that it just might work.
Bad Robot Games is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and compensation packages to all our full-time hires--which includes comprehensive benefits, and amazing opportunities both in and outside the office. For more information on current career opportunities with Bad Robot Games, email [email protected].
