Senior Systems Designer - Monetization Features (Apex Legends)

Role Overview

Respawn Entertainment is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Designer to lead the design and evolution of monetization features and systems that drive player value, engagement, and satisfaction in Apex Legends. Working closely with the Senior Systems Director, you’ll help define monetization strategies that balance player experience with live service goals, ensuring that spending feels fair, fun, and aligned with Apex Legends’ long-term vision.

What You Will Do

Design, tune, and iterate on systems that support Apex Legends’ live service economy — including in-game stores, battle passes, cosmetic offerings, promotions, and pricing strategies — with player value being your chief goal.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is based onsite (Los Angeles, Vancouver, or Madison) and plays a key part in shaping the future of Apex’s business and player engagement ecosystem.

Requirements

• 6+ years of systems design experience on live service titles, including direct work on monetization, economy systems, or related features
• Strong understanding of free-to-play monetization models, in-game economies, pricing strategies, and player behavior
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and player feedback to iterate and improve system outcomes
• Experience partnering with UX/UI, product management, analytics, engineering, and live operations to deliver polished, player-focused systems
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Passion for competitive and live service games, with a deep understanding of how monetization intersects with retention and engagement
• Prior experience with battle pass systems and seasonal monetization features
• Familiarity with in-game marketing or live ops promotional strategies
• Experience with A/B testing or experimentation frameworks
• Experience with scripting, data tools, or technical implementation to support prototyping and iteration of monetization systems

Benefits

• Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
• 80 hours per year of sick time
• 16 paid company holidays per year
• 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus and equity
• Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)
• 10 days per year of sick time
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Bonus and equity