Tencent Boston

Maynard, MA, USA

Senior/Lead Systems Engineer

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SENIOR/LEAD SYSTEMS DESIGNER

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Tencent Boston is an exciting new start-up with a focus on creating top quality on-line games. To achieve this goal we are looking for outstanding individuals with passion, talent and a team focused mindset. We are located in the Boston area and offer competitive salaries, superb benefits and profit sharing. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a great new development studio with the goal of being one of the best studios on the east coast.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The senior/lead systems designer reports to and works with the lead designer to help define gameplay systems, then develops, implements and maintains them throughout preproduction, production and launch.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited school

• At least four years experience in the game industry

• At least two published games credited as a designer

• Management experience leading a team of designers

• Experience in system design for MMOs

• Familiarity with industry standard tools and software

• Thorough understanding of player behaviors, motivations and profiles

• Thorough understanding of the lifecycle and methodologies of game development

• Broad knowledge of modern MMOs

• Comfort with complex mathematical systems and creating tools to support them

• Strong proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point

• Avid gamer

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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• At least one published game credited in a lead role is a valuable asset

• Knowledge of Asian market MMOs is a valuable asset

• Experience in level design is a valuable asset

• Fluency in Mandarin is a valuable asset

• Experience in PvP design is a valuable asset

• Experience with programming/scripting and/or AI design is a valuable asset

• Experience in design recruiting is an asset

• Experience in presentation is an asset

• Experience with localization is an asset

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong math and statistical analysis skills

• Ability to design, implement and balance complex systems

• Ability to clearly articulate complicated systems through conversation and documentation to other team members and senior management

• Ability to identify interdepartmental issues and conflicts early and to help to resolve them

• Very strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and enthusiastically to both individuals and groups

• Patience and a strong sense of humor

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the lead and other designers to develop core game concepts, systems and content

• Prototype, iterate and own core systems as designated by lead

• Help recruit, manage and mentor a team of internal and external system designers to produce outstanding work

• Design, implement and maintain the design process for both internal and external teams

• Develop design reference guides and a “design bible” for use by internal and external teams

• Help to develop and maintain a healthy and positive company culture in a new startup

• Help define game requirements and find design solutions to them

• Set aggressive but achievable goals and provide clear and consistent feedback and critiques to subordinate designers

• Help to develop and iterate (and use!) proprietary tools