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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Senior Software Engineer - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 03, 2023

Riot Games, founded in 2006, is a leading video game developer and esports organizer, best known for League of Legends. The company has experienced significant growth and success, hosting the most-watched League of Legends Worlds Championship and launching global tournaments for VALORANT, Wild Rift, and Legends of Runeterra. Riot Games is committed to innovation, with a focus on enhancing the fan experience through initiatives like Project Stryker. The company is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Esports Discover team, responsible for building player-facing experiences and contributing to technical direction, design, and implementation.

Senior Director of People Operations

Company: Mythical Games

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 03, 2023

Mythical Games, a venture-backed game technology company, is seeking a Sr. Director of People Operations to lead their global team. The role involves managing various aspects of People Operations, including total rewards, policies, employee relations, benefits, immigration, relocation, employee experience, people analytics, HRIS, talent acquisition operations, and workflow/process improvement. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of relevant experience in HR/People Operations in high-growth technology environments, preferably with global experience. They should be passionate about developing high-performance teams, have deep benefits knowledge, and be well-versed in compliance and applicable employment laws. The candidate should also have superb communication and relationship-building skills, and a deep passion for positive people experience.

Software Engineer III (Tools & Pipeline TL) - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 02, 2023

The text describes a Senior Software Engineer role at Riot Games, focusing on team cohesiveness, cross-team objectives, and driving tooling features. The role requires experience in game development, tools development, and technical leadership. The company offers a positive work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Character Concept Artists

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 04, 2023

1047 Games is a VC-backed company founded in 2017 by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian in their Stanford dorm room. They are known for creating the unique sci-fi first-person shooter, Splitgate, which adds portal guns to the genre. The company has raised over $120MM in funding and is looking for a passionate concept artist to work on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe.

Brand Manager, MOBA, Indo & MY

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 02, 2023

Riot Games, established in 2006, is seeking an experienced Brand Manager for Indonesia and Malaysia. The role involves overseeing marketing and publishing initiatives for MOBA games, including League of Legends and League of Legends: Wild Rift. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of marketing experience, and proficiency in English and Indonesian. They should be strategic, creative, a team player, and a clear communicator. Familiarity with the tech, game, entertainment, or esports industry is preferred. Riot Games offers a focus on work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Art Lead, 3D Environment Art - League of Legends

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 02, 2023

The role of a Lead Environment Artist on LoL PC involves bringing gameplay to life through vision, craft, and leadership. The artist will help define the next evolution of environment art for professional e-Sport play, novel player modes, and other vibrant League of Legends experiences. They will work with various teams to create an inspiring product vision and ensure assets conform to platform requirements. The artist will also be a career mentor for the team and have management experience.

Lead Environment Concept Artists

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 04, 2023

1047 Games is a company that creates games, specifically a unique sci-fi first-person shooter called Splitgate. They are looking for a concept artist to join their team, requiring skills in 2D drawing, 3D software, and strong communication.

Senior Weapon Concept Artist

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 04, 2023

1047 Games is a VC-backed company founded in 2017 by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian in their Stanford dorm room. They are known for creating Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter with portal guns. The company is currently working on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe. They are looking for a passionate FPS game enthusiast with strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various disciplines.

IP Counsel

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 04, 2023

The Riot Legal Team is responsible for providing the highest quality legal services that align with Riot's mission of putting players first. They focus on player interests in all areas of intellectual property law, including IP litigation, enforcement, prosecution, and clearance. The role involves supporting Riot's global patent, trademark, and copyright protection strategies, and working closely with outside counsel and a small team of in-house attorneys and paralegals.

Narrative Writer II - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 02, 2023

The RoleAs Narrative Writers at Riot are seeking a Narrative Writer II for VALORANT, focusing on new Agent development, in-game and out-of-game narrative content, and supporting other projects. The role requires a passion for writing, experience with game dialog writing, and collaboration with stakeholders. The company offers a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Console Tech

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 03, 2023

Riot Games is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Foundations Console team, focusing on technical direction for bringing VALORANT to console players. The role involves creating and/or contributing to best practices, designing and building systems, owning complex technical problems, and collaborating with production and engineering teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 6+ years of professional software development experience, proficiency in C++ or similar programming language, and experience with console certification processes. Desired qualifications include experience with Unreal Engine games, multigenerational console titles, and building core engine capabilities.

Scan Capture Specialist

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Mar 04, 2023

Rockstar Games is seeking an experienced Scan Capture Specialist to direct shoots at their unique performance capture studio in Long Island, NY. The role involves directing scan shoots for face and body data acquisition, instructing talents to meet specific performance expectations, and working alongside other departments in the R&D of various aspects of their pipelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing all scan shoots for 3D and 4D data acquisition, calibrating and maintaining scan rigs, liaising with other department leadership, creating training material for talents, and reviewing and producing reports post scan shoots. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Facial Action Coding System (FACS), previous experience directing/working with actors, and a genuine enthusiasm for facial and body anatomy and motion.

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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