Senior Systems Engineer

Skydance
Santa Monica
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 160,000 - 185,000 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Skills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Self-motivation","Mentoring"]

Core systems engineer role supporting game development teams by building key frameworks and systems. You’ll work closely with creative and engineering partners, extend Unreal Engine with custom modules, own major systems, and drive major implementations, ensuring alignment with the game’s vision and schedules across multiple shipped titles.

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Skydance
Skydance
10 months ago

Senior Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Core systems engineer role supporting game development teams by building key frameworks and systems. You’ll work closely with creative and engineering partners, extend Unreal Engine with custom modules, own major systems, and drive major implementations, ensuring alignment with the game’s vision and schedules across multiple shipped titles.
Location: Santa Monica
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and implement core game systems and frameworks in collaboration with other engineers and creative teams.
  • •Take ownership of major systems, manage development schedules, and drive major implementation tasks.
  • •Collaborate with designers and other engineers to establish system specifications/requirements.
  • •Provide guidance and feedback to junior engineers to keep projects aligned with the overall vision and timelines.
  • •Communicate clearly across teams to ensure alignment and progress toward milestones.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 160,000 - 185,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Several years of professional experience with several shipped games.
  • •Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, modifying and creating custom modules / subsystems to extend the engine’s feature set.
  • •Self-motivated and self-directed, willing to pitch in areas of development beyond direct responsibilities.
  • •Experience providing feedback and guidance to other engineers – helping them stay on track and true to the overall vision of the game.
  • •Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience:Video gamesGaming
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingSelf-motivationMentoring
Tech Stack:Unreal Engine

Company Brief

Skydance
Skydance is a diversified media company producing and financing feature films, television series, and interactive entertainment. It partners with major studios and talent to develop global franchises and original content across multiple platforms.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2010
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