Cloud Imperium is looking for a Senior Systems Designer to help lead the effort in creating gameplay systems and technical ship setup for Star Citizen.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop new features for the Persistent Universe (often shared with Squadron 42), working closely with the Lead Systems Designer and the Game Director to ensure that a cohesive vision for Star Citizen becomes reality
Be a “go to” person for the designing, documenting, and seeing projects through the implementation of complex systems that not only stretch the capabilities of the engine but also integrates with the rest of the gameplay systems
Be a leader within the department for cleanly implementing content with our designer tools and scripting languages
Develop prototypes that clearly articulates the vision of the features/content for which you are responsible
Pitch concepts, designs, and full proposals to project leads and directors
Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to execute game systems
Use expert data analysis skills to plot how the game is being used. Draw conclusions and make recommendations for how to improve the experience and the in-game economy
Routinely collect feedback from user-testing, the development team, and design management
Identify solutions to the problems expressed that won’t negatively impact other systems or mechanics
Craft, create and refine gameplay mechanics
Contribute to tools and workflow development, highlighting bottlenecks or suggesting areas where tools can improve workflow
Identify and resolve conflicts with other disciplines in a way that best meets the design goals of the project
Review work at various stages of implementation to ensure the execution matches the vision, goals, and quality requirements
Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by Cloud Imperium reasonably consistent with employee’s skills and experience

Requirements:

5+ years of professional experience in game development in a System/Technical Designer capacity
Shipped (from pre-production to release) 2+ large, current, or next-gen 3D titles
Knowledge and experience with a C style programming or a visual scripting language
Must have knowledge in writing scripts to handle gameplay systems such as weapons balancing, navigation mechanics, basic AI behavior, and scripted sequences
Ability to manage small teams to take individual features to completion
Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development
Experience with next-gen AAA game engine
High degree of self-motivation and initiative
Inherent ability to bring out the best in people around you, remain positive, and motivate your team
Expert in time management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to gather, analyze, and act on feedback from the team, openness to critique
Ability to turn any idea into a fun, interactive gameplay experience
Passion and constant drive to stay up to date with the latest technology and new techniques
Must be willing to relocate to Los Angeles, California when the COVID WFH period is lifted
International travel may be required

Pluses:

Experience with balancing in game economies
Knowledge and prior experience with multiple scripting languages
Experience with building behavior tree-based AI
FPS gameplay experience
Massively multiplayer gaming experience
Multiplayer debugging experience
Experience with CryEngine/Lumberyard
Experience in data analysis
Strong interest in science fiction-based themes
Can point to personal projects or completed work that is a demonstrable example of previous work that highlights your abilities

This position is offered at our Los Angeles Studio by Cloud Imperium Games LLC.

If you feel you have something to offer this role, even if you don’t think you qualify for all the above, you should still apply – we are an inclusive employer and if you have potential, talent and a great work ethic, we want to hear from you.