Senior Systems Engineer

Mob Entertainment

. Design, build, and maintain core gameplay systems and frameworks across the project .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $131,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in game development with a focus on systems and gameplay programming, particularly within Unreal Engine. Capable of architecting and implementing scalable multiplayer systems while mentoring junior engineers and driving technical decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unreal Engine Gameplay ProgrammingC++ ProficiencyMultiplayer/Networked Gameplay SystemsSystems Architecture DesignMentoring and Technical Guidance

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Hard Skills

Gameplay FrameworksData-Driven ArchitectureModular System DesignUnreal Engine PluginsReplication StrategyNetwork OptimizationDebugging Networked IssuesPerformance ProfilingTechnical Debt ManagementCode Review

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluencePerforce

Industry Keywords

AAA TitlesGame DevelopmentHorror GamesNarrative-Driven Experiences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain core gameplay systems and frameworks across the project
Develop and maintain custom Unreal Engine plugins for project-specific tooling and gameplay
Architect and implement multiplayer/networked gameplay systems, including replication strategy and network optimization
Own technical decisions for systems, balancing production needs, performance, and maintainability
Partner with designers and gameplay programmers to translate design intent into tunable systems
Identify architectural risks and technical debt and drive solutions proactively
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code review, pairing, and technical guidance
Debug and resolve complex systemic issues during production, QA, and post-launch, using Jira to track and prioritize work
Document system architecture, workflows, and design patterns in Confluence
Participate in and help lead code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning
Stay current on systems programming and Unreal Engine best practices and improve existing systems
Deliver stable, scalable systems that are easy for others to use and extend
Reduce technical risk, raise engineering skill levels, and improve project efficiency, maintainability, and velocity

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional experience in game development, or 2+ shipped AAA titles, with a focus on systems or gameplay programming
Strong knowledge of systems and framework design, including data-driven architecture, modular/extensible system design, and gameplay frameworks
Strong gameplay programming knowledge, with a track record of shipping gameplay systems in Unreal Engine
Experience designing and building Unreal Engine plugins
Solid, hands-on multiplayer/networked gameplay experience, including replication, RPCs, network optimization, and debugging networked issues
Excellent proficiency in both C++ and Blueprints within Unreal Engine
A genuine passion for mentoring other engineers and helping them grow
Preferred: Unreal Engine core/engine-level knowledge, prior leadership experience, experience shipping systems that scaled beyond MVP, Unreal Engine performance profiling and optimization, source control tools such as Perforce, and passion for horror games or narrative-driven experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit sharing
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
FSA/HSA
Paid time off
Sick time
Holidays
Parental leave