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.
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Technical Writer III - League Studio, Tools Core Tech
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 17, 2023
The job posting is for a Technical Writer III position at Riot Games, responsible for developing high-quality documentation for various end-user art and design workflows, game development software applications, and other related technologies. The role requires a strong background in technical writing, experience working with technology teams, and proficiency in various tools and software.
Principal Product Manager - Unpublished R&D Game
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 18, 2023
The Product Management group at Riot Games is responsible for internal and external analyses, making insightful recommendations, designing solutions, developing products, and implementing strategies to achieve company goals. The role of a Principal Product Manager involves supporting the development of a new game, defining the long-term vision, and prioritizing features based on player impact. The role requires experience in product management, understanding of gaming mechanics, data-driven decision making, and the ability to break down complex problems.
Manager, Insights - Entertainment
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 18, 2023
The text describes a new team at Riot Games, the Global Music and Events team, which will acquire and develop original music and create virtual and live IP experiences to deepen players' and fans' connections to the Riot universe. The role of Manager, Insights, is also introduced, which involves setting a roadmap for development of required audience insights, partnering on prioritization with creative/product leadership, and managing 3rd party research vendor projects. The required qualifications include 6+ years of experience in analytics, research, consumer insights, business strategy, or related experience, and the desired qualifications include experience in the music or live events industry and SQL or a scripting language.
Staff Software Engineer - Video & Encoding, Esports
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 19, 2023
Riot Games, a leading video game company, is expanding its esports and fan experience with innovative projects like Project Stryker. The company is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead technical direction, design, and implementation of the Esports watch platform. The role requires 8+ years of experience in video distribution technology and hands-on programming experiences with Java or Golang. Riot Games offers a positive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match.
Senior Software Engineer - Esports, Game Features
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 18, 2023
Riot Games, founded in 2006, is a leading video game developer and esports organizer. The company's flagship game, League of Legends, is the most played PC game globally. Riot Games is expanding its esports initiatives, focusing on enhancing fan experiences, reinventing broadcasts, and investing in innovative projects like Project Stryker. The Senior Software Engineer role involves leading the development of mission-critical esports systems, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving engineering excellence. The company values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture.
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Apr 18, 2023
Rockstar Games is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer in Test to join their online development team. The successful candidate will be working on bleeding edge technology with an internationally established team, while having great attention to detail, being a strong team player and having excellent communication skills. The position involves creating companion apps for games, including second screen experiences on mobile, tablet, and the web.
Game Designer II, Combat - Unpublished Fighting Game
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 17, 2023
The text is about Riot Games' debut title, League of Legends, and their unpublished fighting game, Project L. The role of a Game Designer II is described, which involves designing, tweaking, and optimizing the player experience. The designer should have analytical skills, player insight, and creativity to craft in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players. The designer will work with interdisciplinary teams and use every tool at hand to innovate and iterate player-focused designs. The text also mentions the need for a combat designer with a taste for experimentation and a flair for the thematic for Project L.
Game Designer III - TFT, Live Balance
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 18, 2023
The text describes a Game Designer III position at Riot Games, focusing on ensuring the game's design goals are met, including replayability, balanced gameplay, variety, and high moments. The role involves working with the Live Team, greater design team, and team leadership to keep TFT healthy, fun, and balanced. The candidate should have 5+ years of professional game design experience, deep analysis skills, and the ability to identify problems and generate solutions. Desired qualifications include experience with mobile games, TFT gameplay, mentorship, and auto-battler genre. The role emphasizes craft expertise, collaboration, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight.
UI/UX Lead
Company: Insomniac Games
Location: Remote
Posted Apr 18, 2023
Insomniac's UI/UX Department is growing and seeking a UI/UX Lead to build industry-inspiring player experiences. The role involves direct creative contribution, team management, and mentoring. Essential duties include leading a team, establishing vision, creating art and design documentation, and providing feedback. Qualifications include seven to ten years of related experience and proficiency with Adobe suite. The role is flexible and can be remote with varying pay ranges based on location.