Systems Engineer; Tools

Systems Engineer (Tools) – Firaxis Games

Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join our development team. We’re looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in software development who enjoys working on diverse challenging problems. In this role, candidates will serve as a domain expert in Systems and Tools utilizing Unreal Tech. We need candidates that bring a passion for building foundational systems to support our next generation of games.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate easily and effectively with fellow coders, designers, and artists.

• Design and develop systems to support various game features
• Build and design tools both inside and outside of the Unreal Editor that support content creators
• Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Assist team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine‑related challenges
• Identify and bring to attention problematic changes and issues in a timely manner

• 3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine
• A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
• Highly proficient in C++ programming language
• Comfortable with multi‑threading, templates, and optimizing
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Self‑motivated and passionate about games
• Good team communication skills, able to translate rough ideas into concrete implementations

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 Editor and Slate
• Prior Tools experience

Equal Opportunity Employment – We are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

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Pay Range (Maryland) – The pay range for this position is expected to be between $98,100 and $145,200 per year. Base pay may vary further depending on locality, experience, and other factors. Total compensation may include bonuses and/or equity awards, as well as eligibility to participate in 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Benefits – Regular full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation ranging from 15 to 25 days or discretionary time‑off program; up to 10 paid sick days; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; fitness‑related expense reimbursements.