Senior Systems Technical Designer – Progression

Bad Robot Games

Senior Systems Technical Designer at Bad Robot Games managing player progression systems and collaborating across teams for game design in a remote-first environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and implementation of player progression systems, including XP, unlocks, rewards, and meta progression loops from concept to shippable state
Prototype new progression systems rapidly, iterating based on playtesting feedback and data
Implement and integrate systems for design driven scenarios in Unreal Engine
Work closely with UI/UX, Art, and Engineering to implement and iterate on game systems, ensuring design intent is preserved through the technical pipeline
Collaborate across Design, Engineering, and Art to deliver cohesive, high-quality features
Drive gameplay systems through the full production lifecycle, maintaining quality and momentum
Proactively identify, track down, and fix issues in existing systems
Contribute to establishing progression design best practices and documentation standards for the team
Be the voice of progression in the wider game direction discussion

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of game industry experience, with a strong focus on systems or progression design
Expertise in Unreal Engine
Proven ability to design and ship meta-game loops and progression systems on a multiplayer or live service title
Strong understanding of shooter gameplay mechanics and how progression systems support and enhance them
Experience with scripting languages and a comfort level working at the boundary of design and engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design intent clearly across disciplines
Passion for meta-game loops, player motivation, and the psychology of progression.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 10% air travel
Flexible work hours
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

player progression systemsXP systemsmeta progression loopsgameplay systems designscripting languagesmultiplayer game designlive service title developmentshooter gameplay mechanicsgame systems implementationprototyping

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingiterative designfeedback incorporationdocumentation standardsquality assuranceteam leadershipdesign intent articulationpassion for game design