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Mission Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $158K/yr

S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and ...

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Lead Engine System Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and ...

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Senior Gameplay Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$137K - $257K/yr

Design, implement, and support quality gameplay systems and tools, focusing on melee combat, ranged ... Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that ...

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Associate, Global AI Policy

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Founded in 1998 and publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2004, Tencent's communication and social services, entertainment (video games, music, sports, and film/TV), fintech, cloud ...

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... Gaming, and Fintech. * Customer Acquisition & Value Proposition: Lead technical exchanges and Proof of Concept (PoC) for major overseas clients. Effectively communicate the core advantages of Tencent ...

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Cloud Media Services Intern

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$27.12 - $51.93/hr

... gaming, education, and business. * Understand industry solutions and combine customers' business and technical requirements with the features of Tencent's audio and video products. Help customers ...

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Senior VFX Artist (Gameplay)

Los Angeles, CA

$110K - $207K/yr

Create effects required for gameplay like impact decals, explosions, muzzle flashes and other ... Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that ...

LightSpeed Studios

Senior Graphics Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$124K - $283K/yr

S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and ...

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Human Resources Business Partner

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$84K - $158K/yr

What the Role Entails About Tencent Cloud Tencent Cloud solutions, originating from our deep expertise in gaming, social, and media services, have taken on a new mandate: serving industries across ...

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Human Resources Business Partner

Palo Alto, CA

$84K - $158K/yr

What the Role Entails About Tencent Cloud Tencent Cloud solutions, originating from our deep expertise in gaming, social, and media services, have taken on a new mandate: serving industries across ...

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Senior Strategic Sales Executive

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$85K - $238K/yr

... Tencent offers a variety of products and services, including leading communication and social platforms (Weixin/WeChat), high-quality entertainment (from video games, music, TV and film, sport and ...

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Lead Combat Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$109K - $205K/yr

Drive combat gameplay features and content from initial concepts through specs, hands-on ... Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that ...

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Producer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$114K - $238K/yr

Experience developing multi-platform AAA game development. * Well versed in using Jira, Shotgun ... Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that ...

LightSpeed Studios

Lead Gameplay Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$168K - $347K/yr

... Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are ...

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Data Partnerships Specialist

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Tencent develops internet, gaming, fintech, and AI solutions, offering social content, enterprise services, and cloud technologies. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Shenzhen, CHN ...

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

Bellevue, WA

$80K - $124K/yr

What the Role Entails At Lightspeed Studios NA our studios are game development-oriented, and we ... Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for tencent games in the United States is $27.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $32.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Tencent Games role, you should possess strong technical expertise in game development, programming languages (such as C++ or Unity), and a relevant degree in computer science or game design. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine, version control systems, and possibly certifications in game development platforms are highly beneficial. Creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills help you stand out in such a collaborative environment. These skills and qualifications are vital to creating innovative, high-quality games while effectively working within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced industry.

What is a Tencent Games job?

A Tencent Games job refers to a role within Tencent's gaming division, one of the world's largest video game companies. Positions range from game development and design to marketing, esports management, and business operations. Employees work on popular titles like Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile, and other global gaming projects. The company offers opportunities in technology, creative design, and business strategy to shape the future of gaming.

What is the typical team structure and collaboration style at Tencent Games?

At Tencent Games, teams are often composed of multidisciplinary professionals, including developers, artists, designers, and producers, all working closely together on project goals. Collaboration frequently takes place through agile methodologies, with regular sprints, stand-up meetings, and open lines of communication. Team members are encouraged to share ideas and feedback, ensuring a dynamic and innovative work environment. If you enjoy working as part of a talented, international team on a variety of gaming projects, you'll find the collaborative structure at Tencent Games both stimulating and rewarding.

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Mission Designer

Mission Designer

Tencent

Irvine, CA • On-site

$80K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

About the Hiring TeamWelcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are developing the first in a series of genre-defining titles.
Why join Lightspeed LA?
For us, it's not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we're developing but also about team values and studio culture. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games.
We encourage the showing of work that's still in progress.
We don't attack or question unfinished work, we celebrate its promise.
We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person.
This is a safe place to fail, and we don't view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things. We create together. We face Challenges Together. We succeed together.What the Role EntailsLightspeed LA is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Mission Designer to join our studio in sunny Irvine California. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for games and delivering polished experiences for players. Join our team of industry veterans and help us build a team and culture of respect that pushes boundaries while having fun.
As a Mission Designer, you will be responsible for designing and creating AAA high quality missions with polished gameplay experiences. The job involves collaborating with all other game development departments, such as art, engineering, and animation, to ensure the mission design experience aligns with the game's overall vision and mechanics.
The Mission Designer plays a critical role in creating engaging and memorable gameplay experiences which helps build trust between the consumer and the game developer and keeps players coming back for more. It requires a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration skills to be successful.
  • Work with your lead to create in-game mission events and experiences based on the mission requirements, game's overall vision, story, and gameplay mechanics.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align on and create engaging and immersive AAA missions.
  • Work with tech design and gameplay engineers, continuing to develop tools which ensure work efficiency and implemented content functions as intended.
  • Playtest your and other mission designer's missions to help continue to push them forward, identify and fix clarity and balance issues, and to address bugs.
  • Iterate on mission designs based on feedback to continuously improve the gameplay experience.
  • Create mission outlines and documentation, including mission objectives, scripted events, and environmental elements, to provide a roadmap for the game development team.
Who We Look For
  • Proven experience in mission design.
  • Strong passion for video games and knowledge of the gaming industry.
  • Proficiency in using game development tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar.
  • Good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in game design, computer science, or related field.
  • Level design experience.
  • Propensity and potential for learning and growing.
Why Join Us?Perks and Benefits:
Just some of the benefits of working with us here at our newly built studio in Irvine, CA.
Free daily lunch
Beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks
401k with employer match
Monthly Cell phone bill reimbursement
Financial wellness sessions
Flexible spending account
Team building and company outings
Parental leave for new parents
Company paid health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Wellness training
Travel insurance
Preventive care
If the above sounds like you, or if you'd like to know more about the role, we'd love to hear from you to see if we might be a good fit for each other! Contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Location State(s)

US-California-IrvineThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $80,168.00 to $158,400.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee's tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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