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.

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.

Concept Artist, Premium Content - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 21, 2023

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Senior Software Engineer - VALORANT, Build Systems

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 24, 2023

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Head of Emerging Studios

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 21, 2023

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VFX Artist III, Characters - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 24, 2023

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Senior Concept Artist (Environment) - League

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 21, 2023

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Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Progression

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 24, 2023

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Development and Training Specialist

Company: Deck Nine Games

Location: Colorado, CO

Posted Apr 26, 2023

None Found

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 25, 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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