Systems Designer Overwatch | Irvine, CA
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 29 - 55
Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Team Name:
OverwatchJob Title:
Systems Designer - Overwatch Irvine CARequisition ID:
R026125Job Description:
At Blizzard Entertainment were dedicated to building teams that are collaborative innovative and united by a shared passion for creating outstanding games. The Overwatch 2 team is seeking a talented mid-level Systems Designer whos excited to help shape the competitive landscape design compelling meta systems and craft memorable player experiences that inspire players to keep coming back. If you thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment love working with diverse disciplines and are passionate about first person shooters and the evolving world of live competitive systems we invite you to join us and make a lasting impact on Overwatch 2.
As a mid-level Systems Designer on the Overwatch 2 team youll collaborate closely with Senior Systems Designers to balance and enhance core gameplay competitive play rewards and metasystems. Your role involves developing new features refining existing systems and working across disciplines to deliver engaging player experiences that align with our business goals.
Were looking for a passionate designer with strong technical and creative skills deep familiarity with Overwatch and live free-to-play games and a talent for turning complex systems into rewarding gameplay. Youll be a partner with designers engineers artists and production in a collaborative studio where teamwork drives success.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine CA.
What You Bring to the Table
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours so this role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
Work with senior designers to balance and evolve competitive systems core gameplay and reward structures.
Design and implement metasystem features seasonal content and live events in line with team objectives.
Handle scripting for gameplay and system features ensuring robust and well-tested solutions.
Refine systems using data analytics and playtest feedback to enhance player engagement.
Create detailed design documentation and collaborate with UI/UX teams for exceptional player experiences.
Contribute to feature pitches design reviews and post-launch assessments to support quality and sustainability.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems or technical design ideally focused on multiplayer games; a combination of relevant education and professional work experience will be considered.
Experience designing tuning and improving metasystems and gameplay systems using testing and data.
Proficiency with game toolsets and scripting languages (e.g. Lua Python Blueprint).
Hands-on technical design and content implementation skills.
Feature design experience in both gameplay and metasystems.
Familiarity with competitive first-person shooters and their unique dynamics.
Knowledge of Overwatch Heroes gameplay systems and live service content rhythms.
Strong communication and collaborative skills.
Extra Points
Collaborate with senior designers to tune balance and evolve competitive rule sets matchmaking progression structures and reward systems.
Develop and implement core gameplay metasystems features seasonal content and live event elements that align with team goals.
Handle scripting duties for gameplay and system features delivering robust well-tested implementations.
Continuously refine systems using data playtest feedback and analytics to support player engagement and product goals.
Prepare detailed design specs and collaborate with UI/UX teams to deliver exceptional player experiences.
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of mediatechnologyand entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crushand Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrivein order toconnect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physicalemotionaland financial well-being for Every World -wevegot our employees covered!
Ready to Activate Your Future
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.
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