Lead Systems Designer (Economy and Engagement Focus)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Mental health support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Salary

$98K-$153K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

8% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Remote From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

0 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

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About this role

Lead Systems Designer (Economy and Engagement Focus) Remote - US, Los Angeles, California, United States Lead Systems Designer (Economy and Engagement Focus) Reports to: Design Lead We are a small studio dedicated to crafting unique and high-quality interactive experiences, and we are looking for a talented Lead Systems Designer to guide and shape the holistic design of our game economy, core features, and player engagement. You'll combine leadership with direct hands-on contributions, helping to refine the structure and our gameplay experiences while managing a small team of designers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems thinking, live game design, and practical implementation with an intense player focus - someone who can lead a feature from concept to live operations as well as refine existing systems. What you'll do here: - Lead the design and evolution of core systems such as in-game economies (large and small), progression, rewards, and feature loops that drive long-term engagement - Design and implement interactive features and gameplay patterns with a focus on simplicity and relatability - Collaborate across disciplines - with engineering, art, and production - to ensure designs are holistic, feasible, and aligned with creative goals - Analyze player data and behavior to tune economies and experiences that inspire players to return for years to come - Mentor and manage a small number of designers, helping them grow and thrive in a collaborative environment - Drive and evangelize best practices in systems design, economy balancing, and live feature

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