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.

Job Transparency’s listings reveal exact base salaries, bonus ranges, and employee sentiment scores for each role. This data lets you benchmark offers against peers, negotiate confidently, and assess long‑term growth prospects before submitting an application.

Senior Gameplay Designer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Gameplay Designer with 5+ years of experience for Fortnite. The role involves driving design vision, implementing designs in Unreal Engine, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and participating in playtests. Epic offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a 401k match, mental well-being programs, and unlimited PTO. Epic values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

VFX Artist: Outsource Manager

Company: Lightforge Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 04, 2023

Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. Responsibilities Oversee the quality of VFX assets by setting and maintaining the bar for what good looks like Establish the game’s VFX creation pipeline in Unreal and ensure its smooth operation and scalability Direct and provide feedback for VFX teams, both in-house and external partners Concept, create, and implement compelling VFX into game builds Propose, scope, and estimate effects for a variety of gameplay needs while working with Art Department Leads to determine priority and strategy Embrace and uphold Lightforge’s Core Values Contribute your story to Lightforge's direction Listening to and empower the stories of others Requirements Expert ability with animation and VFX software - Unreal, Niagara, Blender, Maya, Photoshop, etc. The base salary range for this role is between $169,700 and $195,400, depending on levels of skills and experience. If this sounds like a job you might be suited for, but maybe you think you're not quite ready, we’d love to hear from you anyway! Familiarity with Unreal Engine (5.0+) Advanced technical knowledge for how to create high-quality, real-time game VFX Strong understanding of art fundamentals in color theory, light, shape language, composition, and movement Ability to communicate feedback in a concise and constructive way, including resources external to the studio Self-motivated and autonomous with the ability and desire to fully embrace a remote work culture Pluses Mentorship and leadership skills Experience growing a VFX department Comfortability with tracking and review software like JIRA and Syncsketch Please Note: Lightforge Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The base salary range represents the low and high end of LFG’s salary range for this position. By joining our team at this early stage of development, you’ll play a huge role in guiding the direction of our project and our team. Learn more about us here. As a VFX Outsource Manager, you’ll be working alongside talented external partners to provide the direction and solutions needed to align with the Art Director’s established style. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Senior Software Engineer, Developer Relations (Rendering)

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Oct 31, 2023

Epic Games is a global company with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees, known for creating award-winning games and engine technology. They value a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment, and are looking for a Software Programmer with C++ expertise to bridge end users with their development team. Epic offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401k with competitive match. They also provide a mental well-being program and celebrate employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.

Technical Art Intern - Tools & Pipeline

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Riot Games is seeking a Technical Art Intern for their Tools/Pipeline team. The intern will work on League of Legends or VALORANT, building tools, maintaining pipelines, and providing technical support for artists. The role involves coding experience, knowledge of 3D tools, and collaboration with various art teams. The intern will report to the Tools & Pipeline Technical Art Lead on TechOps. The position offers a paid internship with in-game perks and the ability to participate in the Play Fund. Riot Games values diversity and equal employment opportunities.

Gameplay Programmer - Fortnite

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Epic Games is a global company with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees, known for creating award-winning games and engine technology. They value a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment, and are looking for a Gameplay Programmer with strong C++ skills and gameplay experience. Epic offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a 401k with competitive match, and a robust mental well-being program. They celebrate employees with events, company-wide paid breaks, unlimited PTO, and a paid sabbatical for 7 years of employment.

LLVM Compiler Engineer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 04, 2023

Rockstar Games is looking for a seasoned developer and security guru to help drive their software security initiatives. The job involves protecting their players, employees, and intellectual property from malicious actors and insider threats.

Operations Manager

Company: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is hiring an Operations Manager for its Buford location. The role involves leading the facility and team, managing daily operations, staff training, cost control, guest relations, and ensuring high service standards. The company offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, and bonuses. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and leadership experience. Physical demands include standing for extended periods and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Senior Producer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Oct 31, 2023

Epic Games is seeking experienced producers for a role involving scheduling and delivering game-ready assets. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years in production/project management, strong experience with Shotgrid and JIRA, and a deep understanding of game development. Epic offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a 401k with competitive match, and a robust mental well-being program. Epic values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, with studios across 19 countries and 4,500+ employees globally.

UX Operations Support Specialist

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Epic Games is seeking a 12-month temporary User Experience Operations Specialist to support UX testing. The role involves maintaining UX test facilities, recruiting participants, and facilitating onsite and remote testing. The ideal candidate should have excellent computer and technical skills, an IT or QA background, and strong interpersonal skills. Epic Games offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401k with competitive match. The company values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Epic Games is a global company with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees, known for creating award-winning games and engine technology. They value a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment, and are committed to innovation in game and engine development. The company offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401k with a competitive match. They also provide a robust mental well-being program and celebrate employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. Epic Games is an Equal Opportunity employer, valuing diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

Senior Program Manager, Insights

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Oct 31, 2023

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Program Manager for their Insights department. The role involves managing high-impact projects with qualitative and quantitative teams to deliver actionable research. The position is full-time and in-person, based in Rockstar's NYC headquarters. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of project management experience, and proficiency in various software tools. The role requires overseeing complex roadmap projects, coordinating with multiple teams, and facilitating meetings. The pay range for this position in New York State is expected to be between $101,100 and $141,600 USD per year.

Operations Supervisor

Company: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a full-time Operations Supervisor for its Buford, GA location. The role involves managing daily operations, staffing, training, cost control, guest relations, and ensuring high service standards. The Operations Supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining the quality and ethical standards set by AIKG while representing the Andretti brand. Benefits include top pay, flexible schedules, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a 401K with a 4.5% company match. Qualifications include guest service and leadership experience, a drug test, background check, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. The ideal candidate should have a gregarious, upbeat, and outgoing personality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Riot Games?
Employees report a fast‑paced environment that rewards experimentation and cross‑functional collaboration. The company fosters a "player‑first" mindset, encouraging teams to iterate on feedback loops, run A/B tests, and deploy features with high velocity. Professional development is supported through internal mentorship programs, tech talks, and a generous budget for conferences and training.
What types of positions are available at Riot Games?
Riot offers roles across software engineering (frontend, backend, infrastructure, AI/ML), product management, data science, quality assurance, user experience design, localization, community management, and marketing. Technical positions often require proficiency in languages such as C++, Java, Python, and Go, and familiarity with cloud services, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Riot Games?
Showcase a portfolio that demonstrates real‑world impact—ideally projects built on scalable architectures or games. Highlight experience with data‑driven decision making, such as implementing analytics pipelines or conducting user‑research studies. Prepare for the interview by mastering system‑design problems, coding challenges, and behavioral questions that reflect Riot’s values of ownership, teamwork, and player focus.

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