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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Senior Combat Designer

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 23, 2023

The job posting is looking for a Senior Game Designer with 8+ years of experience in combat design, layout, content, and systems. The candidate will work with various teams to create high-quality experiences and develop designs for assigned projects.

Senior HR Business Partner

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Riot's People team helps Rioters make better decisions around talent. They provide HR expertise and support to various areas, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management. The team is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to support the Games Division.

Narrative Writer II - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 23, 2023

The text describes a job posting for a Narrative Writer II at Riot Games for the game VALORANT. The role involves developing new Agents, collaborating with stakeholders, writing Agent dialogue, and supporting other writers and teams. The required skills include a BA degree, 3+ years of narrative writing experience, and experience with game dialog writing. The desired skills include passion for FPS gameplay, familiarity with the VALORANT IP, and 2+ years of games industry experience. The job offers a base salary range of $98,000 - $138,000, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Software Engineer I

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Feb 24, 2023

Intercept Games is a Private Division/Take-Two development studio focused on creating Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced stylized science-based adventure game. They prioritize an inviting and diverse workplace, trust, growth, psychological safety, engineering excellence, and fun. They are looking for a Software Engineer to deliver methods and data definitions, and contribute to significant parts of product components to improve and augment the player experience.

Senior Game Product Manager - Teamfight Tactics, Events

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 24, 2023

As a Senior Game Product Manager for Teamfight Tactics Events, you'll lead cross-functional teams to create innovative event experiences, define roadmaps, and analyze event results. You'll engage with the community, use player data to inform decisions, and report to the Product Lead for content strategy. The role requires 5+ years of game product management experience, familiarity with top games' event strategies, and experience leading cross-functional teams. Desired qualifications include data analytics experience, vendor management, and familiarity with TFT IP.

Security Engineer II - Deception Tech

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Riot Games is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to build tooling for their deception technology program. The role requires experience in Information Security Engineering, understanding of attacker tactics, and experience with AWS, Windows, and containers. The company offers a range of benefits, including flexible work schedules, medical insurance, and parental leave.

Senior VFX Artist - League, Champions

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 22, 2023

This job posting is for a Senior VFX Artist position on the Champions team at Riot Games. The role involves designing and implementing sleek, dynamic, and dramatic special effects for gameplay. The artist will work on new champions and champion updates, and will support team leadership in operational efforts. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the video game industry, advanced skills in 3D/2D software, and a deep understanding of VFX development. The role offers a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Senior Narrative Writer - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 23, 2023

This text is a job description for a Narrative Writer III position at Riot Games, focusing on VALORANT. The role involves collaborating with concept artists, designers, and other teams to develop new Agents, write in-game and out-of-game dialogue, and support other writers. The required skills include a BA degree, 5+ years of narrative writing experience, and experience with game dialog writing, world building, and character creation. The desired skills include passion for FPS gameplay, familiarity with the VALORANT IP, and 3+ years of games industry experience. The company offers a base salary range of $123,000 - $173,000, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Staff Software Engineer - Esports, Game Features

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 24, 2023

Riot Games, founded in 2006, is a leading company in the video game industry, known for its debut title League of Legends. The company has experienced significant growth and success, becoming the most played PC game worldwide and a key driver of esports. Riot Games is committed to continuously improving the League of Legends experience for its players. The company is expanding its investment in esports, focusing on areas like broadcast storytelling, training tools, and innovative projects like Project Stryker. The Staff Software Engineer role in Esports Sport IO involves leading the technical direction and implementation of Esports data and game services, collaborating with various teams, and driving engineering excellence.

Employee Relations Specialist

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 23, 2023

The HR Team at Insomniac Games is growing and seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their People Experience (PX) team. The role involves delivering employee relations services, acting with integrity, and managing complex processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in HR, knowledge of HR laws, and excellent communication skills.

Manager, Software Engineering - Developer Connections, Source

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 22, 2023

The text describes a role at Riot Games, Inc. as a Manager, Software Engineering on DevCon. The role involves connecting developers globally, ensuring software development is a premium experience, and managing teams. The responsibilities include coaching teams, building relationships with other engineering teams, and driving product requirements. The desired qualifications include experience in a product ownership role and extensive knowledge of GitHub. The company offers a focus on work-life balance, medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. The culture values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Game Designer III, Monetization - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 24, 2023

The text describes a Senior Game Designer role at Riot Games, focusing on designing and optimizing player experiences, building monetization systems, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role requires experience in professional game design, monetization product design, and full-lifecycle feature ownership. The company values player empathy, diversity, and inclusion, offering competitive benefits and a positive work environment.

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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