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, Valorant - Console Tech
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 04, 2023
The text describes a role at Riot Games as a Staff Software Engineer for Valorant's Platform Extensions team. The role involves leading and mentoring engineers, solving foundational problems for console game players, and working with other teams to ship the game. The ideal candidate should have strong player empathy, collaboration skills, and a focus on efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a positive work environment.
Staff Data Scientist - Riot Data, Emerging Games
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 05, 2023
The text describes a role at Riot Games as a Staff Data Scientist on the Emerging Games Studios Data team. The role involves using machine learning to build products or inform decisions that improve the player experience, owning the ML and AI iteration loop, building ML and AI tools and products for game development, and mentoring and advising data scientists. The required qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field, expertise in Python and SQL, and experience with machine learning frameworks. Desired qualifications include experience with big-data platforms and modern deep learning frameworks. Riot Games offers a focus on work-life balance, medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. The company values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork.
Software Engineer II
Company: Intercept Games
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 05, 2023
Intercept Games is a private division of Take-Two Interactive Software, specializing in creating Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced stylized science-based adventure game. They prioritize a diverse, creative workplace with opportunities for growth and innovation. The role of a Software Engineer II involves working on medium-scale customer-facing applications and tools, with some influence on architecture and design. The company offers great company culture, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Marketing Creative Director III - Global Marketing, Esports Marketing
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 06, 2023
The Global Creative Director for LoL Esports is responsible for establishing, executing, and upholding the creative vision of the sport. They will build compelling creative platforms, concept breakthrough campaign tactics, and oversee their execution to flawless completion. The role requires constant innovation, leadership, and collaboration with partners to push LoL Esports into cross-cultural relevance and future growth.
Technical Artist II (Rigging) - League of Legends, Content
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 05, 2023
The role of a Technical Artist at Riot Games involves rigging characters, creatures, and props, working closely with artists to achieve engaging in-game performance, and providing technical support to artists. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience as a technical artist, expertise in content creation tools, and strong understanding of figure and facial anatomy. Desired qualifications include expertise in game development using modern engines and proficient Python programming.
Senior Principal Insights Analyst, Central Strategic Insights
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 05, 2023
The text describes the role of a Sr. Principal Insights Analyst at Riot Games, highlighting the importance of data-informed decision-making, game analytics, and teamwork. The job requires strong analytical skills, experience in game design and strategy, and excellent communication skills.
Staff Software Engineer - Game Studios Data, Emerging Games
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 06, 2023
The job posting is for a Staff Software Engineer position at Riot Games, where the candidate will work on Emerging Games Data. The role involves building and launching new games, leading data integration projects, and mentoring other engineers. The company offers a range of benefits, including flexible work schedules, medical and dental insurance, and a 401k with company match.
Senior Software Engineer, Valorant - Console UI
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 06, 2023
This job posting is for a Senior Software Engineer position at Riot Games, specializing in the Front End experience for Valorant on console and mobile. The role requires strong player empathy, collaboration, efficiency, and adaptability. Responsibilities include creating technical designs, ensuring high-quality code, coaching junior engineers, and delivering code to players. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 4+ years of professional software development experience, and experience with console platform integration. Desired qualifications include experience shipping Unreal Engine games to console, experience shipping multigenerational console titles, and familiarity with console-specific build pipelines.
Partner Experience Manager - Publishing, Partner Management
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 06, 2023
The Partner Experience Manager role is responsible for leading complex programs for global partners, including events, exclusive experiences, and partnership activations. The role requires a deep understanding of the games industry and experience in project management, marketing, and production.
Senior Character Artist
Company: 1047 Games
Location: Remote
Posted Apr 05, 2023
1047 Games is a VC-backed company that specializes in creating unique sci-fi first-person shooters, with a focus on adding portal guns to upend the genre. They are currently working on a brand new shooter in the Splitgate universe. The company is looking for a passionate art leader with advanced modeling and sculpting skills, as well as knowledge of anatomy, topology, and deformation. The ideal candidate will have experience with integration of character and creature assets in UE5 and be able to train artists in the same.
Software Engineer, UI - Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 04, 2023
The text describes a job posting for a Software Engineer focused on UI within a Research & Development team at Riot Games. The role requires 2+ years of professional programming experience, a BS in Computer Science, and understanding of common UI software design patterns. The ideal candidate should have strong OO C/C++/C# programming experience, experience using the Unreal Engine, and knowledge of Online GaaS development. The company values player empathy, diversity, and inclusion, and offers competitive benefits and salary ranges.
Global Experiential Marketing Manager - Global Marketing, Player Community
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 06, 2023
The text describes a Global Experiential Marketing Manager role at Riot Games, focusing on creating remarkable experiences, building player trust, and elevating diverse voices. The role involves strategic partnerships, event planning, and community management across various projects and initiatives.