Jobs at Riot Games
Riot Games, founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, built the global phenomenon League of Legends, a 5‑v‑5 MOBA that generated a $1.3 billion esports ecosystem. The company expanded into cloud‑based multiplayer infrastructure, real‑time telemetry, and AI‑driven matchmaking, positioning itself as a leader in high‑scale, low‑latency game technology.
Current openings span software engineering (backend, frontend, infrastructure), game design, data science, product management, and community & esports operations. Engineers typically see salaries from $90k to $160k with bonus and stock options; designers and product managers range $80k–$140k. Candidates can expect a rigorous interview pipeline featuring live coding, architectural design, and cultural fit sessions that emphasize collaborative problem‑solving.
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Senior Manager, Game Production - Teamfight Tactics, Gameplay
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Riot Games is seeking a Senior Manager, Game Production for Teamfight Tactics. The role involves leading delivery for TFT's Sets, permanent in-game experiences, and live balance. The candidate will report to TFT's Director of Delivery and collaborate with the Sr. Manager, Product Management. Key responsibilities include directly hiring, managing, and growing team level producers, driving multi-team work systems, and creating product and feature roadmaps. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of software/game development experience, 4+ years in a leadership position, and 2+ years of direct people management experience. Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics is desired. Riot Games offers a positive work environment with a focus on work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Senior Principal Researcher - League of Legends
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Riot Games is seeking a Senior Principal Researcher for the League of Legends team. The role involves leading complex research to understand game health, players, and experiences. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, with 4+ years in games industry research. They should be proficient in quantitative and qualitative methods, and have strong communication skills. Familiarity with game design and product strategy is essential. Riot values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.
Visual Designer II - Teamfight Tactics, Gameplay
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Principal Technical Artist: Animation
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Rockstar Games is seeking a Principal Technical Artist to join their award-winning development team in London. The role involves creating and maintaining animation tools and pipelines, developing automated solutions, and working closely with related departments. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, strong coding skills in PySide or PyQt, and a deep understanding of 3D animation systems and software engineering concepts. Experience with C++ and in-engine animation systems is also desired. The position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale creative projects in an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
Senior Visual Designer - Teamfight Tactics, Gameplay
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Manager, Software Engineering - Payments
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Sr. Manager, Esports Production Management
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Riot Games is seeking a Senior Manager for Esports Production Management to lead technical and broadcast production for global events. The role involves managing vendors, full production departments, and budgets. Required qualifications include 10+ years of experience as a Technical Director or Line Producer, managerial skills, and strong communication. Desired qualifications include experience with AutoCAD, MovieMagic, Showbiz, Excel, Airtable, and Monday. Riot Games values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.
Lead Software Engineer (C++)
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Manhattan, NY
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Rockstar Games is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their Core Security team in NYC. The role involves leading a team of developers, working on cutting-edge technology, and collaborating with international teams. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of professional engineering experience, 3 years leading an engineering team, and a degree in computer science. Key responsibilities include leading a team to build and maintain products using C++ and .NET, defining objectives and key results, and conducting performance reviews.
C++ Software Engineer (Anti-Cheat), FiveM
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Rockstar Games is seeking a Software Engineer with a focus on security to enhance anti-cheat measures for their creator platforms, FiveM and RedM. The role involves implementing new technologies, analyzing malicious code, and collaborating with internal teams to address exploits. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of C++ experience in an agile environment, with skills in reverse engineering, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Senior Visual Design Artist - League of Legends, Summoners Rift Environment
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Publishing Coordinator - 2XKO & Fighting Games (12 Months Contract)
Company: Riot Games
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Riot Games is seeking an experienced Publishing Operations Coordinator with a strong background in Product Management for their fighting game initiatives. The role requires a strategic mindset, analytical skills, and expertise in project management. The ideal candidate should have a passion for fighting games and a proven track record in launching games to new audiences. Key responsibilities include developing local strategies and tactics, leveraging data-driven insights, co-leading cross-functional teams, and managing complex projects. The role involves working with the fighting game community, producing real-life events, and collaborating with global and regional leadership. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in publishing operations or product management, excellent communication skills, and fluency in English. Riot Games values diverse perspectives and encourages applicants who embody player empathy and care about player experiences.
Senior Software Engineer - VALORANT, Foundations, Build Platforms
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025