Systems Engineer – Senior, Principal, Lead

Bonfire Studios

full-time

Posted on: 10/13/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $237,500 - $290,000 per year

Senior

Unity

About the role

help design, optimize, and evolve the foundational technology that powers the first game.
focus on engine-level systems, optimizations (PC, consoles, server), and netcode in Unity (using DOTS via C# and C/C++).
create the tools and infrastructure that empower both developers and players.
partner with engineers, designers, and other leads across the studio to push technology forward, solve complex problems, and make the entire team more effective.
debug low-level issues, optimize pipelines, or shape systems that scale for live service.

experience with custom or heavily modified engines for AAA games on PC and modern consoles, with multiple shipped titles.
deep technical knowledge in areas like multi-threaded architecture, asynchronous programming, and ECS paradigms.
enjoy solving tough problems — whether debugging elusive issues or optimizing complex systems.
thrive on curiosity and adaptability, eager to dive into new areas and unfamiliar code.
value collaboration, trust, and diverse perspectives, building strong partnerships across the studio.
embrace a growth mindset, caring about your own development and supporting others in theirs.
carry a genuine passion for both technology and the creative process of making games.

Benefits

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C#C/C++Unitymulti-threaded architectureasynchronous programmingECS paradigmsengine-level systemsoptimizationsdebugginglive service systems

problem-solvingcuriosityadaptabilitycollaborationtrustdiverse perspectivesgrowth mindsetsupporting otherspassion for technologycreative process