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.

VFX Manager

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted May 10, 2023

Insomniac Games is seeking a VFX Manager to supervise the VFX department, maintain quality and artistic consistency, and work closely with other departments to ensure a safe work environment. The role requires 8+ years of related experience and proficiency in Maya, visual effects packages, and other visual effects software. The position is flexible and can be remote with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Development Support: Technical Art

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Lincoln, NE

Posted May 13, 2023

Rockstar Games is seeking a Development Support to join their team in Lincoln. The role involves helping develop and support titles, working on technical problems, creating and maintaining tools, and providing general support to the Art team. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree or professional experience in the game industry, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a passion for games.

Technical Writer III - League Studio, Tools Core Tech

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 12, 2023

This job posting is for a Technical Writer III position on Riot Games' Tech Foundations team. The role involves creating and developing documentation for various end-user art and design workflows, as well as game development software applications. The ideal candidate should have experience in technical writing, a background in CS or a related technical/communications field, and be able to work closely with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a positive work environment.

Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted May 12, 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. The candidate will empower the team of analysts and data scientists to deliver data-driven insights and applications to company stakeholders.

Insights Analyst III - Global Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 12, 2023

The text highlights Riot's successful year in esports, with record-breaking viewership and global tournaments. Riot is doubling down on investments in esports, focusing on Unleashing Fandom, Reinventing the Watch Experience, and industry-leading innovations like Project Stryker. The role of Insights Analyst III on the Global Esports team involves growing the esports organization by building analytical frameworks, improving understanding of players and fans, and simplifying complex problems into actionable insights.

Staff Security Engineer - Information Security, Identity and Access Management

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 13, 2023

Riot Security Engineers hold in-depth knowledge of specific areas of expertise and focus on developing security capabilities to protect Rioter experiences. They work with new tech stacks and product teams, aiming to provide secure network and identity platforms for Rioters and protect them from troublemakers. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting IAM infrastructure, collaborating with other Security teams, and communicating technical goals. Required qualifications include robust programming experience in Python and/or Go, Terraform, and experience with cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP. The role offers competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Staff Software Engineer, Valorant - Console UI

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 14, 2023

The text describes a role at Riot Games as a Staff Software Engineer on Valorant's Platform Extensions team. The role involves leading and providing engineering support to a team working on new features and content for a live, tactical shooter across multiple platforms. The role requires strong player empathy, collaboration, efficiency, adaptability, and a life-long learning mindset. The successful candidate will help lead a Sprint Team, create technical designs, and coach and mentor junior engineers.

Game Designer III - TFT, Live Balance

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 13, 2023

The job posting is for a Game Designer III position at Riot Games, focusing on the Live Pod. The role involves designing and improving the player experience for Teamfight Tactics (TFT), collaborating with various teams, and ensuring the game remains balanced and engaging. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of professional game design experience, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of TFT gameplay. The role requires a collaborative spirit, empathy for players, and the ability to learn design tools. Riot Games offers a focus on work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Anti-Cheat Analyst - Game Tech Group, Anti-Cheat

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 12, 2023

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Software Engineer II - TFT, Gameplay

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 11, 2023

The text describes a role at Riot Games as a Senior Software Engineer on the Gameplay team within Teamfight Tactics. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and gameplay experiences for players. The engineer should have 3+ years of professional gameplay engineering experience, expertise in C++, and familiarity with iterative development methodologies. The role requires driving the design and leading of development of multi-month efforts and collaborating with others disciplines. The company offers work/life balance, medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. The company values player empathy, diversity, and inclusion.

Senior Product Manager, Platform Technology

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted May 13, 2023

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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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