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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Staff Software Engineer, Gameplay Tech - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

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Cinematic Editor

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Apr 19, 2023

Rockstar Games is seeking a talented Cutscene Editor with extensive experience in the video game industry to work on creatively rewarding and ambitious projects. The role involves collaborating with various teams to craft character-driven narrative scenes, build immersive camera coverage, and integrate cutscenes into the game world. The successful candidate will be expected to edit and create cinematics, set up cameras, and collaborate with other editors and artists. The position requires a strong understanding of film language, cinematography techniques, and terminology.

Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Premier

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 19, 2023

The text describes a Software Engineer position at Riot Games, focusing on building metagame client features and scalable backend services for the new team-based competitive mode called Premier in the game VALORANT. The role requires expertise with C++, C#, Java, Golang, or similar languages, and experience with Unreal Engine or cloud computing technologies. The company values work-life balance, offers benefits, and promotes a diverse and inclusive culture.

Senior Manager, Game Product Management - Teamfight Tactics

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 19, 2023

The job description is for a Senior Manager of Game Product on Teamfight Tactics, responsible for leading cross-functional teams to create innovative tools and drive development. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in game product management and a commitment to upholding a healthy environment.

Marketing Manager

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 20, 2023

1047 Games is a company that creates games, specifically a unique sci-fi first-person shooter called Splitgate. They are a remote team of top-tier talent who share a passion for gaming and innovation. The company is looking for a marketing manager to help develop and execute growth strategies for their next title.

Associate Producer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 19, 2023

1047 Games, founded in 2017 by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian, is a VC-backed company that has raised over $120MM. They are known for creating Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter that incorporates portal guns. The company is currently seeking a passionate associate producer with 3+ years of professional experience in project management, preferably in AAA games. The ideal candidate should have excellent change management skills, be self-reflective, and have a good understanding of various disciplines in game development.

Technical Product Manager III - Esports Technology

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

The text highlights the success of esports at Riot, with a focus on increasing investment in esports, including Unleashing Fandom, Reinventing the Watch Experience, and industry-leading innovations like Project Stryker. The role of Technical Product Manager III involves strategic planning, collaboration, and leadership in networking, infrastructure, and broadcast tech for Riot Global Esports.

Cinematic Editor

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Apr 19, 2023

Rockstar Games is seeking a talented Cutscene Editor with extensive experience in the video game industry to work on creatively rewarding and ambitious projects. The role involves collaborating with various teams to craft character-driven narrative scenes, build immersive camera coverage, and integrate cutscenes into the game world. The successful candidate will be expected to edit and create cinematics, set up cameras, and collaborate with other artists and editors. The position requires 10+ years of experience editing drama for TV and/or feature films, as well as a strong understanding of film language, cinematography techniques, and terminology.

Manager, Internal Events

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 19, 2023

The text describes a Manager position at Riot Games for their Workplace Experience Events Team. The Manager will lead a team of event professionals, manage multiple projects, and ensure deliverables are met. The role requires experience in event management, production, and leadership. Riot Games offers benefits such as medical insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. The company values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork.

Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Expressions

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on the development of premium content for their game VALORANT. The role involves designing, building, and shipping technology for content end-to-end, collaborating with art, design, and other disciplines, and creating best practices and coding standards. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience as a software engineer and be proficient in C++, Java, C#, or similar languages. Desired qualifications include experience with Unreal Engine and familiarity with agile environments.

Senior Director, Technical Product Management - Tech Foundations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

The text describes a leadership role within Riot Games, League Studio, which is responsible for developing and advancing the League of Legends game platform. The role involves leading a team of technical product managers, defining product outcomes, and overseeing the development and operation of a rigorous decision-making framework. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving strategy for large-scale products, leading development of game platforms, and ensuring psychological safety and healthy feedback culture within and between teams.

Senior UX Designer - Unpublished Fighting Game

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 19, 2023

The text describes a high-level UX Designer role for Project L, a new Fighting Game. The designer will lead UX design across multiple workstreams, communicate data-informed vision, deliver UX design artifacts, and establish experiential quality metrics. The role requires 5+ years of industry experience, leading significant portions of UX for at least two shipped game titles. 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 player-friendly culture and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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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