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.

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.

Director, Technical Art - League, Game Engine

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 26, 2023

The text describes a leadership role in a game development studio, focusing on technical art, pipeline management, and collaboration with various teams. The candidate should have extensive experience in game development, management, and a strong understanding of artistic workflows and technologies.

Product Marketing Manager

Company: Mythical Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 26, 2023

Mythical Games is a Venture-backed game technology company that aims to launch exceptional video games and provide a platform for other game developers. The company values diversity and believes that it strengthens their games, products, and communities.

Principal Software Engineer (Product Tech-Lead) - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 25, 2023

This job posting is for a Principal Software Engineer role at Riot Games, offering a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role involves leading projects, ideating and designing prototypes, collaborating with cross-team members, and contributing to technical design and implementation. The ideal candidate should have 9+ years of game development experience, 4+ years as a team technical lead, and a strong understanding of game development fundamentals.

Senior Technical Program Manager - Riot Data Products, MarTech

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 26, 2023

Riot Games is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead planning and development of their Fandom and Experiences Initiative. The role requires experience in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder management. The company offers a range of benefits and a positive work environment.

Director, Head of Insights - Global Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 26, 2023

The job posting is for a Director of Insights - Global Esports at Riot Games. The role involves leading a team to develop an understanding of fans and fostering a culture of learning and validation on product teams. The job requires 12+ years of experience in data analytics, research, business strategy, management consulting, product management, or related experience.

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Mythical Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 25, 2023

Mythical Games is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to work on cloud-based applications using Kubernetes, Openshift, or similar container orchestration technology. The role requires solid experience in scalable infrastructure design, cloud computing environments, and hands-on technical skills. The engineer will work to create a reliable, performant, and secure canvas for Mythical's cloud-based applications.

Manager, Game Design - Teamfight Tactics, Gameplay

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 26, 2023

The text describes a Game Design Manager position on the Teamfight Tactics team at Riot Games. The role involves managing and coaching designers, working with developers to deliver world-class content, and contributing to the vision for Teamfight Tactics' set design and mechanics. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional game design experience, people management experience, and a strong ability to mentor other designers. The role emphasizes craft expertise, collaboration, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight.

Engine Programmer

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 26, 2023

Insomniac Games is seeking an experienced Engine Programmer to join its Core Technology department and work on the development of its AAA game engine. The role involves designing and developing game engine technology, maintaining and updating existing systems, and working independently on assigned projects. The position offers a flexible remote role with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Network Engineer - Enterprise IT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 25, 2023

Riot Games is a video game company that has made and supports games like League of Legends, which is the most played PC game worldwide. They are committed to their community and continuously improve the game. They have a high-functioning IT Discipline team responsible for network infrastructure. The role of Network Engineer involves analyzing, designing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure, providing recommendations for improvement, and responding to emergent events. The company values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Senior Software Engineer - Valorant, Engine

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 25, 2023

Riot Games is seeking a Software Engineer III for their VALORANT team to build and deliver an exciting character-based tactical shooter. The role involves working with artists, designers, and producers to deliver genre-defining experiences to players. The successful candidate will have 4+ years of experience, 2+ years of experience with C++, and a working knowledge of low-level optimization. They will also need to be familiar with integrating common content types into games and working in an agile environment.

Engine Programmer - Tools

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 26, 2023

Insomniac Games is seeking an Engine Programmer to join its Core Technology department and contribute to the development of its AAA game engine and tools suite. The role offers independence, self-management, and the opportunity to work on forward-looking features for games like Marvel's Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank. The position requires strong C++ programming skills, experience with game engine programming, and the ability to work independently and with production teams.

Product Marketing Manager

Company: Mythical Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 26, 2023

Mythical Games is a Venture-backed game technology company looking for a Product Marketing Manager to join the Marketing team and take their growth to the next level. The role represents the voice of the player and will drive the foundational brand strategy and insights to guide product development, go-to-market strategy, and ongoing activations and initiatives with cross-functional teams. The expected base salary range for this role is based on the location where the employee's work will be performed and is aligned to one of Mythical's three compensation pay range tiers.

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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