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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QA Tester
Company: Intercept Games
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jul 30, 2023
Intercept Games is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) professional with a passion for video games and a keen eye for detail. The role involves championing the quality of their games, supporting the productivity and management of the team, and maintaining and improving the efficiency of their processes. The successful candidate will be able to build relationships across the team and respond quickly to customer needs.
Security Engineer (C++)
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Jul 29, 2023
Rockstar Games is seeking a seasoned developer and security guru to drive their software security initiatives. The role involves creating and innovating solutions to secure products from known vulnerabilities and proactively researching unknown vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in a software development team using C++ and excellent problem-solving skills.
Backend Engineer
Company: Lightforge Games
Location: Remote
Posted Jul 29, 2023
Lightforge Games is seeking a backend developer to work on online features and systems for a live online game. The ideal candidate should have experience with backend development, have worked on a live online app with active users, and have demonstrated engagement in game development. The role also requires clear communication, especially on an all-remote team, and the ability to communicate exceptionally well. The company is committed to an annual review of compensation ranges and is an equal opportunity employer.
People Program Manager
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 01, 2023
The text describes a role at Riot Games as a People Program Manager, responsible for driving and supporting talent management outcomes. The role involves planning and executing the Performance Management program, supporting continuous improvement, evaluating existing processes, and partnering with various teams for effective communication and change management. The role requires 5+ years of program/project management experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. The company offers a focus on work-life balance, medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. Riot Games fosters a positive work culture that values teamwork, diversity, and inclusion.
Software Engineer II (Gameplay) - R&D Unpublished Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jul 29, 2023
Riot Games is seeking a Software Engineer II with 5+ years of gameplay development experience. The role involves ideating and implementing features, writing scalable production code, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and leading technical design and implementation. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, excellent debugging skills, and experience with game engines like Unreal Engine. Riot Games values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible work schedules, medical insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. The company fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork, diversity, and inclusion.
Senior Narrative Designer - Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 01, 2023
The text describes a Narrative Designer III role in an Unpublished R&D Project. The role involves designing and iterating on narrative systems, setting the game's voice and tone, and communicating with diverse teams. The successful candidate will have 6+ years of experience in game narrative, deep understanding of RNG-heavy experiences, and experience working with IP and creative partners. The role requires crafting systems that provide narrative and character satisfaction, creating gameplay moments, and contributing to a broad array of design projects.
Principal Product Manager - Esports, Discover Experiences
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2023
The text highlights Riot's success in esports over the past 12 months, including holding the most-watched League of Legends Worlds championship and running global tournaments for VALORANT, Wild Rift, and Legends of Runeterra. Riot is investing in the esports and fan experience, with the Discover Experiences initiative aiming to reinvent the fan experience for watching esports. The Principal Product Manager role involves working with various teams to bring game-changing products and experiences to market, with a focus on the user experience for discovering and navigating esports.
Art Lead - Legends of Runeterra
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jul 29, 2023
The Art Lead position at Riot Games involves hiring and coaching a team of artists to bring the Runeterra universe to life in the collectible card game Legends of Runeterra. The role requires expertise in game development, VFX art, and leading teams. The Art Lead will be responsible for maintaining high quality standards, driving art pipelines, and fostering a collaborative environment. The position offers opportunities for growth, autonomy, and a focus on work-life balance.
Senior UX Designer - Unpublished Fighting Game
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2023
The job posting is for a Senior User Experience Designer position for a new Fighting Game, Project L. The role involves leading UX design across multiple workstreams, focusing on interaction design and player flows. The designer will communicate their vision to stakeholders, deliver UX design artifacts, and establish experiential quality metrics. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of industry experience, proficiency in designing interfaces for PC and Console, and high-level UX prototyping skills. The role requires comfort in switching between design strategy, micro- and macro-level interaction design, and design execution. Riot Games offers a focus on work/life balance, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits.
Senior Product Manager, Data and Analytics
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Jul 29, 2023
Rockstar Games is seeking experienced product management professionals to lead their Social Club product teams. The role involves working with various stakeholders to cultivate and execute a vision for the Rockstar Games online platform, which serves millions of players worldwide. The successful candidate will need a critical and creative eye, as well as experience with big data pipelines and various analysis systems and frameworks.
Gameplay Engineer
Company: Lightforge Games
Location: Remote
Posted Jul 28, 2023
Lightforge Games is a new studio bringing the roleplaying back into RPGs. They are looking for diverse individuals to join them on their journey. The role involves implementing and maintaining gameplay features and systems using C++ in Unreal Engine, collaborating deeply with designers, and writing clear, intuitive code. The team is all-remote and values transparency, empathy, and personal growth. They are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Company: Insomniac Games
Location: Remote
Posted Jul 28, 2023
Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter for a new role with an exciting scope of work. The role involves full lifecycle recruitment, sourcing and attracting qualified technical talent, and partnering with business leaders to develop innovative recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in technical talent acquisition, proficiency in Greenhouse, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office, and a deep understanding of technical stacks and job motivations. The role offers a competitive base pay range, top-tier benefits, and potential for a bonus package.