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Epic Games, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, pioneered the Unreal Engine and built the global phenomenon Fortnite. The studio’s focus on cutting‑edge graphics, real‑time rendering, and cross‑platform gameplay has positioned it as a leader in game technology and cloud services.
Epic hires across the entire tech stack: Software Engineers, Gameplay Programmers, Graphics Artists, Audio Designers, QA Testers, Product Managers, and community‑facing roles like Marketing and Customer Support. Candidates can expect a collaborative environment with short development cycles, regular feedback loops, and the chance to work on high‑visibility projects that reach millions of players worldwide.
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Backend Engineer
Company: Lightforge Games
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 23, 2023
Lightforge Games, a new remote studio, is seeking diverse talent to join their mission of reintroducing roleplaying into RPGs. They value transparency, empathy, and personal growth, and are committed to fair pay and nonlinear workdays. The ideal candidate will implement and maintain online features, design automation, collaborate with the team, proactively solve problems, write clear code, and engage effectively in an all-remote setting. They should have backend development experience, live online app support, game development engagement, exceptional communication skills, and alignment with the company's core values.
Director, Technical Product Management - Tech Foundations
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 23, 2023
The text describes a role within Riot Games' League Studio, which is responsible for developing and advancing the League of Legends game platform. The Technical Product Management lead for HexTech will direct a team of technical product managers, work with game producers and product managers, and ensure the studio's games receive the necessary support. The role requires 10+ years of industry experience, 8+ years of technical product management experience, and a focus on player-first mentality.
Sr. Manager, Technical Product Management - Enterprise Data
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 20, 2023
The text describes a job posting for a Sr. Manager, Technical Product Management - Enterprise Data at Riot Games. The role involves leading a team of data engineers and analysts to evolve data and reporting practices, develop dashboards, and provide insights support to Enterprise teams. The ideal candidate should be a data product leader with experience in product management, data leadership, or business intelligence. The role requires collaboration with the broader data organization and Enterprise system and function teams. Riot Games values work/life balance and diversity, offering various perks and benefits.
Live Services Marketing Manager
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Aug 17, 2023
However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. *NYC Pay Range$62,200—$82,900 USD We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.Rockstar Games New York is seeking a Marketing Manager to provide overall support to the Live Services marketing team. The Marketing Manager will serve as a liaison to other internal departments, international offices and external partners and aid in the execution of global marketing campaigns for Red Dead Online and Grand Theft Auto Online.WHAT WE DOThe Rockstar Games Marketing Team develops and executes all go-to-market campaigns and persistent Online games programming across Rockstar Games’ suite of titles. We are responsible for leading the strategic planning and creative execution for all facets of promoting and selling our titles including creative video and static asset development, product packaging, social media, events, partnerships, promotions, retail and much more.We are the key gatekeepers of the Rockstar Games brand, ensuring brand guidelines are adhered across all channels and overseeing all extensions of the Rockstar Games brand through all consumer touchpoints.We work closely with teams across all of publishing and the worldwide development studios to ensure seamless execution of plans internally, in our game titles and across the world, including the always on marketing of our Online game titles, Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online Marketing team with day-to-day activities.Coordinate with internal production departments on development and delivery of digital art, animation, and video assets as well as online advertising materials.Maintain asset development schedules and manage asset delivery to international marketing offices, studios, external agencies, vendors, and partners.Work with marketing leadership to build content release plans for both Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online that optimize audience and monetization.Drive the global live services marketing plan, content briefs, and calendars for maximum impact.Manage relationships with game designers and cross functional teams to promote collaboration and alignment against business and campaign objectives.Manage and update weekly project status to ensure all projects and deliverables are completed on time.Be the expert on competitive live services and the overall industry landscape; ingest, organize, and disseminate that information to relevant publishing teams.Build weekly events in GTA Online that highlight key content with alignment from internal stakeholders.Ad-hoc support for live services marketing leadership including building presentations, developing plans, briefing assets, and communicating across teams.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.4+ years of professional experience in consumer marketing / advertising.A passion for gaming, strong knowledge and interest in pop culture and the Rockstar Games brand.Deep knowledge and time investment across current live service titles.SKILLSExcellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to interact with internal peers and management as well as vendors and outside agencies.Proficient with project management software, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and quickly creating visual presentations.Ability to prioritize assignments in order to anticipate and meet multiple deadlines.Ability to use information and data to create clear, concise and engaging presentations for senior stakeholders.Detail and results oriented self-starter with disciplined workflow practices.Comfortable analyzing data and consumer research.Creative thinker with the skills to analyze marketing challenges and develop effective marketing solutions.Deep knowledge of Rockstar Games’ Online Experiences: Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online.PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.Previous professional experience working on gaming or entertainment services.Basic Photoshop knowledge.Deep knowledge of GTA Online.HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. At Rockstar Games, we create the games we would want to play ourselves.A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium.
Senior Software Engineer- Esports
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 19, 2023
Riot Games, founded in 2006, is a leading video game developer known for League of Legends, the most played PC game globally. The company is committed to enhancing the gaming experience and has recently expanded into esports technology. The Stadium Team, a new focus within Riot Esports Technology, aims to bring live-event atmosphere to viewers worldwide. As a Software Engineer II in this team, one would work on web and frontend technologies, focusing on creating immersive user experiences for esports viewers.
Senior Brand Manager - Global Marketing, Game Marketing
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 20, 2023
The Senior Brand Manager position at Riot Games focuses on player trust, fandom, and meaningful experiences. The role involves crafting campaign briefs, developing go-to-market plans, and establishing data-informed goals. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of brand strategy experience, expertise in gaming or consumer brands, and a deep understanding of the global games marketing landscape.
Software Engineer II - Live Operations, LOOP
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 18, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Marathon, Mesos, Kubernetes, GKE, Amazon ECS)Experience with Java and GoFamiliarity with Site Reliability best practices Familiarity and experience with third-party monitoring platforms like New Relic, Datadog, Prometheus etcFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. Availability, automation and reliability will be your watchwords. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. You'll report to the team’s Engineering Manager.Responsibilities:Lead the creation of Riot wide standards and best practices for alerting and monitoringCreate and operate tools and services that help achieve operational excellenceCommunicate at a technical level with other development teams to help improve their servicesDrive collaboration and alignment with multiple internal and globally dispersed teamsCharacterize and identify system problems both within operations as well as our tooling and servicesMentor software engineers through code and technical design reviewsIdentify and propose fixes for systemic issuesProvide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing platformsRequired Qualifications: 4+ years of experience building, deploying and operating features end-to-end within an existing large systemExperience driving software engineering best practices within the team, including design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, tools improvements, source control management, build processes, and testingUnderstand distributed systems, microservices, and software at high scaleComfortable using whichever language/framework is necessary for the jobAbility to participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 system availability and handle critical incidentsDesired Qualifications:Experience with distributed systems, specifically microservicesExperience working in container-based ecosystems and with a container scheduler (e.g. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. You’ll partner closely with service and game teams to help improve the observability of their services.
Program Manager III - VALORANT, China
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 19, 2023
The VALORANT Program Manager III for China is responsible for ensuring the VALORANT team effectively serves players in China. This role involves working closely with partners in Riot's China Publishing organization, Riot's central tech organization, and Tencent. The individual must have a proven track record of influencing across teams and products, a deep understanding of player expectations in China, and strong relationships with developers across teams at Riot and partner developer studios. Key responsibilities include ensuring VALORANT PC meets desired performance metrics in China, bringing insights from Riot China and Tencent into the feature roadmap, and coordinating with Riot & Tencent publishing to ensure publishing efforts match product deliveries. Required qualifications include 6+ years of experience in program management, production, or product management, 3+ years of leadership experience, and excellent teamwork, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with project tracking software and experience managing partnerships across language and culture are also required. The role offers a focus on work/life balance, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits.
Lead Gameplay Programmer
Company: Insomniac Games
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 21, 2023
Insomniac Games is seeking a Lead Programmer for a team working on AI and combat systems for an AAA game. This role involves a blend of direct technical contribution and team management, including leading a small team of programmers, developing gameplay systems, providing mentorship, and collaborating with other departments. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in C++ and 3D math, game design sensibilities, and an interest in people management. The role offers a competitive benefits package and is eligible for a bonus. It is a flexible, remote position with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.
Game Director - Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 21, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. ARPG, MMO, Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash).Strong understanding of action combat and long-tail progression systems.Leadership experience resolving conflict, and when needed offering difficult feedback with respect.Desired Qualifications:Has shipped (or maintained) PvE games as a lead designer, game director, product director, or other senior development role at scale (70+ developers).For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. Can utilize different tools (data, empathy, design frameworks, experience) to gain and communicate deeper insights.Create and effectively communicate a vision for how players will experience the game and why they will love it.Ensure that the resulting product will effectively resonate with our relevant audiences and deliver on the business level strategy.Understand how game systems, mechanics, and creative influence player behavior and how disparate elements come together to create a holistic experience.Provide clarity around goals, direction, and approach, which allows the team at all levels to effectively make decisions and translate it into a work product.Maintain a broad and deep understanding of the competitive landscape, player motivations for those products, and opportunities to level up those experiences in places where they matter most to players.Prioritization and RoadmappingAppropriately prioritize problems and opportunities based on the target audience, player knowledge, team competencies, and stage of development.Synthesizes multiple craft perspectives to build and evangelize a roadmap that creates the most value for Riot and our players.LeadershipIdentify and manage relationships with stakeholders and customers, communicating key strategic choices and their implications.Fosters a creative, psychologically safe, and collaborative work environment that leads to strong insight generation and design choices and leverages the thought diversity present within the team. Required Qualifications:10+ years of development experience within the games industry.5+ years of experience in a leadership role in an internal game development studio shipping games.Experience scaling a team and helping scale leaders.Has shipped (or maintained) PvE games as a lead designer, game director, product director, or other senior development role that has focused on deeply understanding and developing experiences for an audience.Strong understanding of motivational audience needs for online PvE games (ex. Whether it’s features, tone, style, pacing, market fit, or any other element of game and product strategy, you understand how your audiences react and can develop a point of view around that. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
LCS Commissioner
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 19, 2023
The LCS Commissioner role involves creating and executing the vision for the League of Legends North America, aligning it with the global strategy. The role requires driving the competitive ecosystem, representing the LCS, and developing strategies for innovation, engagement, and sustainability. The ideal candidate should have extensive product leadership experience, esports industry knowledge, and a passion for Esports. The role involves managing the LCS P&L, partnering with franchise partners, and developing a fan-centric experience. The position requires travel for events and events, and the candidate will report to the Director of LoL Americas Esports.
Motion Capture R&D Developer
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Aug 23, 2023
However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. *NYC Pay Range$101,100—$141,600 USD We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. You will have the opportunity to develop software and pipelines for the R&D hardware team as well as transform proof-of-concept prototypes to production ready use in a friendly and inclusive environment where you can collaborate with some of the most accomplished and driven people in the industry.WHAT WE DOWork closely with the R&D hardware team to help develop tools that work with the prototype hardware and software solutions.Develop pipelines that can be integrated into a full production environment collaboratively working with the technical art, tools, and IT teams.Apply troubleshooting best practices and root cause analysis in an effort to identify issues, minimizing recurrence, and improve future design and integration.Work with 3rd party hardware companies to progress software and hardware that can be integrated into our pipelines.Provide development support throughout prototype evolution.RESPONSIBILITIESWork with development teams to implement defined technical prototype solutions, creating new scripts and diagnosing tools to resolve problems.Maintain current software solutions and evolve as hardware improves/changes or project needs change.Demonstrate the ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.Integrate and collaborate with other departments and team members as necessaryMaintain and extend these systems based on input from development/production for both short term projects and longer-term goals.Develop software to enhance existing Face tracking solutions, image-based data capture, and motion tracking systems.Participate in discussions surrounding future workflow and tool development.Split time between long-term software development projects and day-to-day production support.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.SKILLSExpert knowledge with Programming Languages C++ and Python in a windows or Linux environment.Good knowledge of open-source utilities and numerical libraries: OpenCV, Dlib, CGAL, etc.Thorough knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, etc.Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP.Experience designing interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.Must have the ability to adapt to evolving tasks and priories as directed by stage production requirements.Must be a self-motivated and energetic team player with a very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude.PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.An in-depth understanding of Motion Capture Systems and underpinning principal technologies involved.Experience with hardware accelerated video processing.Experience with OpenCL, DirectX and Intel Media SDK programming.Experience or knowledge of working with video/audio encoding, modifying containers, container formats, and streaming protocols. HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.Rockstar Games is looking for a Motion Capture R&D Developer to work with our award-winning development team in New York City and help create and build upon the next generation of motion capture technology and hardware.You will be working with a talented core team of passionate and committed individuals to work on some of the largest scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium.