Jobs at Riot Games
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Riot Games, the creator of League of Legends, has positioned itself as a pioneer in real‑time multiplayer gaming and cloud‑native infrastructure. The studio’s developer stack includes AWS, Kubernetes, and a microservices architecture that scales to millions of concurrent users.
Riot hires engineers, product managers, data scientists, QA specialists, and creative roles. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, collaborative pair‑programming, and a culture that emphasizes data‑driven design and rapid iteration.
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Gameplay Designer Intern
Company: Epic Games
Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Epic Games is seeking dynamic interns for 2024, offering challenging projects and a meaningful experience. Interns will contribute to the design and implementation of Fortnite Battle Royale experiences, working closely with various teams. Epic values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, with a focus on innovation and pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Quest Design Intern
Company: Epic Games
Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Epic Games is seeking a Quest Design Intern for Fortnite, offering a challenging role with a cross-discipline team. The intern will collaborate on creating quest content, participate in design discussions, and work closely with production. Epic values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, with a focus on innovation and user-centric design. The internship has a flexible start date in 2024.
Principal Product Manager - Player Platform, Digital Experiences
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Nov 08, 2023
The job posting is for a Principal Product Manager role on the Player Platform - Digital Experiences team at Riot Games. The successful candidate will work with a diverse group to deliver software, services, and experiences across multiple channels. Key responsibilities include translating player and game developer needs into feature plans, leading product life-cycle, identifying opportunities, and coordinating feature spaces. The role requires 8+ years of experience in leading product for large-scale software products, excellent communication skills, and experience with iterative development methodologies. Desired qualifications include platform experience, gaming industry knowledge, and a passion for games. Riot Games offers a focus on work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values teamwork and diversity.
Senior Level Designer
Company: Intercept Games
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Nov 08, 2023
Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio, is seeking a Senior Level Designer for Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced game. The role involves designing and implementing game levels, collaborating with multiple departments, and mentoring other designers. The company offers a great culture, growth opportunities, team mentality, and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this position in Washington is between $80,000 and $120,000 per year.
VFX Art Intern - League of Legends
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Nov 06, 2023
The Real-Time VFX team is seeking a VFX Intern to design and implement dynamic special effects for gameplay. The intern will work closely with the team to create visuals for new characters and spaces, using skills in 3D/2D software like Maya, 3DS Max, and Photoshop. The role requires proficiency in real-time VFX development and experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal. The internship focuses on collaboration, learning, and growing a developer mindset. Riot Games offers a paid internship with benefits, including in-game perks and participation in the Play Fund.
Director, Game Design - Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Nov 08, 2023
The Director of Game Design role involves leading a team of designers from pre-production to release, ensuring high design standards, mentoring designers, and collaborating with other discipline leads. The role requires extensive experience in game design, leadership, and FPS development, with a focus on player-centric design and a strong understanding of 'games as a service' environments. Riot Games offers a player-focused culture, work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits.
IP Producer
Company: Epic Games
Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Epic Games is seeking an IP Producer for the Fortnite team to manage external IP cosmetic assets. The role involves coordinating multiple projects, managing partner communications, tracking asset approvals, and ensuring timely delivery. Epic Games offers competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth. The company values diversity and inclusivity, and is an Equal Opportunity employer.
QA Lead (m/f/d)
Company: Deca Games
Location: CET (UTC+1)
Posted Nov 07, 2023
DECA Games is a remote company with over 300 employees worldwide, specializing in reviving old games to extend their lifespan. They value a small company culture within a large organization, emphasizing flexibility, trust, and collaboration. The company is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Lead with Games as a Service experience to manage QA operations and ensure high-quality product delivery. The role involves leading a team of QA testers, coordinating with various departments, and maintaining clear documentation. Requirements include 3+ years of leadership experience, proficiency in bug tracking tools, and strong communication skills.
Motion Capture Developer
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Rockstar Games is seeking a Mocap Tools Developer to join their award-winning team in New York. The role involves supporting and enhancing the motion capture pipeline, designing and building tools for the entire mocap process, and collaborating with animators and production to develop efficient workflows. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of Python experience, preferably in a Linux environment, and experience with MotionBuilder, Maya, and Qt GUIs. The position offers a competitive salary range of $101,100 to $141,600 USD per year.
Backend Engineer
Company: Lightforge Games
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, disciplinary actions, and termination. We value diversity and inclusivity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. You’ll be writing technical documentation, how-to guides, submission descriptions, Slack messages, meeting notes, and of course, code. We strive to foster a workplace that is diverse, respectful, and inclusive, where every employee feels valued and empowered. All employment decisions at Lightforge Games are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected characteristic. This generally means professional, side, or school projects on cross-discipline teams. You’ll also be giving feedback to teammates on their work, expressing design ideas, and explaining complex technical scenarios to nontechnical teammates. We believe that a diverse workforce brings different perspectives and ideas, leading to innovation and success. If you’ve worked on a live multiplayer game, that’s terrific, but experience on other live apps also counts. -.
Technical Artist Intern - Rigging - League of Legends
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Nov 06, 2023
The text describes two job opportunities at Riot Games. The first role is a Technical Art, Rigging team position that involves creating rigs for characters and props, overseeing tool creation, and collaborating with various art disciplines to improve workflow and quality. The second role is a Production Operations Manager position for VALORANT, responsible for managing project portfolios, ensuring effective communication, and aligning with multiple teams. Both roles require full-time availability for 10-12 weeks, authorization to work in the respective country, and specific qualifications including experience with Maya, Unreal 4, and rigging for diverse characters. Riot Games offers competitive perks such as paid internships, 401(k) participation, in-game perks, and a focus on work-life balance.
Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning - Emerging Games Data
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Nov 08, 2023
Riot Games is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Data New, Emerging, and R&D Studio team. The role involves leading development and operation of large-scale machine learning systems, building and deploying ML models, and collaborating with other engineers. The ideal candidate should have a BS/MS in Computer Science, 6+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in tools like Mlflow, Tensorflow, PyTorch, and reinforcement learning. Familiarity with Unreal Engine and modern ML platforms is a plus. Riot Games values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible work schedules, insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match.