Jobs at Riot Games
Riot Games, founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, built the global phenomenon League of Legends, a 5‑v‑5 MOBA that generated a $1.3 billion esports ecosystem. The company expanded into cloud‑based multiplayer infrastructure, real‑time telemetry, and AI‑driven matchmaking, positioning itself as a leader in high‑scale, low‑latency game technology.
Current openings span software engineering (backend, frontend, infrastructure), game design, data science, product management, and community & esports operations. Engineers typically see salaries from $90k to $160k with bonus and stock options; designers and product managers range $80k–$140k. Candidates can expect a rigorous interview pipeline featuring live coding, architectural design, and cultural fit sessions that emphasize collaborative problem‑solving.
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Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Expressions Engineering
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Riot Games is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their VALORANT team. The role involves leading projects focused on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives, collaborating with various disciplines like art, design, and product management. The engineer will work on the engineering side of content design, generation, and integration, and support non-engineering teams in developing robust tools and pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 8+ years of software engineering experience, and 6+ years of experience with Unreal Engine and C++. The role requires craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight. Riot Games values work/life balance and offers comprehensive benefits.
Technical Program Manager - Live Operations
Company: Riot Games
Location: Shanghai, China
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Riot Games is expanding its offerings beyond gaming with new experiences like Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, and the animated series Arcane. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering large programs aligned with Riot's strategic priorities. The role involves coordinating development projects, evangelizing processes, managing risks, and fostering transparency. Required qualifications include 2+ years of industry experience, team leadership, communication skills, and familiarity with Scrum & Agile methodologies. Desired qualifications include previous program experience in large distributed organizations and experience managing gaming or entertainment software products.
Manager, Software Engineering - VALORANT, Competitive, Match Services
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Senior Technical Artist: Rigging
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Online System Administrator
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Bangalore, India
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Rockstar Games is seeking a System Administrator with 4+ years of experience in Linux and/or Windows environments. The role involves 24x7 Network Operations of online games, hands-on support for operations, building/planning infrastructure, and administering SQL Server. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and administration of Windows and Linux systems, patching, server migrations, and developing standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in high-traffic, multi-system, public-facing environments. Knowledge of VMWare, IIS, SQL Server, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Apache, Mongo, and MySQL is required. MCSE/MCITP or RHEL certifications are plusses.
Senior Software Engineer - VALORANT, Foundations Engine
Company: Riot Games
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Technical Product Manager III - VALORANT, Cross-VALORANT Experience (XVX)
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Riot is seeking a Technical Product Manager III (TPM) for the Cross-VALORANT Experience team. The role involves setting product direction, vision, and strategy for game engine, game performance, and AI features. The TPM will define product requirements, guide the product lifecycle, and ensure high-quality player experience. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of industry experience, 4+ years in technical product management, a degree in Computer Science, and strong technical knowledge. They should possess excellent teamwork, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with game engines and live games is desired. Riot offers a focus on work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Technical Producer III, Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Principal Researcher
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
The Insights discipline at Riot Games empowers decision-making with data, comprising scientists, consultants, and strategists. As a Principal Researcher, you'll join this interdisciplinary team, working closely with various Rioters to conduct studies and analyses. Your role involves identifying strategic opportunities, leading multi-modal projects, and advocating for players. You'll report to the Senior Manager, Insights on VALORANT, tackling complex problem spaces and setting the bar for Research within VALORANT and Riot. Required qualifications include a relevant degree, extensive research experience, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods. Familiarity with game industry research and vendor management is desired. Success in this role hinges on craft expertise, collaboration, and prioritizing player delight.