Jobs at Riot Games

156,228 open positions

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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Dev Ops Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Jul 01, 2023

1047 Games, a VC-backed company founded in 2017 by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian, is known for creating the unique sci-fi first-person shooter Splitgate. The company has raised over $120MM in funding and is currently working on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe. They are looking for a passionate engineer with experience in build/CI packages, Python, and UE4.

Performance Director

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jun 28, 2023

None Found

Director, Technical Art - League, Game Engine

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2023

The job posting is for a Technical Art Director position in League Studio. The role involves leading and defining technical art across various creative and technical teams, partnering with senior leadership to guide the creation and implementation of long-lasting tools, workflows, and pipelines. The Director will establish future-facing workflow and pipeline vision, help establish standards for rigging & animation, VFX, rendering, cut scene, level and UI editing tools, and build a long-term strategy for League of Legends' multi-game future. The role requires extensive game-development and pipelines experience, and the ability to manage technical artists, identify strategic art resource needs, and promote staffing for all tech art roles. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience as a technical artist, 8+ years in management, and a strong background in game engines, character pipelines, rendering, and shader development.

Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jul 02, 2023

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform to join a team focused on building a cutting-edge game analytics platform and tools to better understand their players and enhance their experience in their games. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing complex ingestion and transformation processes with an emphasis on reliability and performance.

Associate Art Director - League of Legends

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 01, 2023

The Associate Art Director for League Summoners Rift Gameplay Team will lead the development of new gameplay experiences, oversee a diverse team of artists, ensure product needs are met, and collaborate with production to maintain a healthy development pace. The role requires extensive experience in the video games industry, proficiency in current development tools, and a background in environment or character modeling. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio showcasing their craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a focus on player delight. Riot Games offers a player-centric culture, work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits.

Principal 3D Character Artist - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 01, 2023

The job posting is for a Principal Character Artist position at Riot Games, where the successful candidate will be responsible for creating and texturing high and low poly models for iconic characters in the gaming world. The role involves working within technical and design constraints, mentoring junior artists, and contributing to style guides. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of character modeling experience, strong skills in Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop, and a deep understanding of human anatomy, form, and color theory. The role offers a collaborative work environment, player empathy, and a focus on work-life balance with comprehensive benefits.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jun 28, 2023

None Found

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Deck Nine Games

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Jul 08, 2023

Deck Nine Games is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their engineering team. The company is a BAFTA and VGA nominated developer of narrative adventure games, known for titles like Life is Strange: Before the Storm. They are looking for a highly qualified engineer with industry experience to collaborate on new systems, mechanics, and tools. The studio offers competitive benefits, unlimited vacation time, and is located in Westminster, Colorado. The position is remote work eligible.

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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