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.

Level Designer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Feb 21, 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 passionate designer with 3+ years of experience in game development and Unreal Engine or Unity. They offer great company culture, growth opportunities, team mentality, benefits, and perks.

Senior 3D Environment Artist - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 17, 2023

This job posting is for a Senior Environment Artist position at Riot Games. The role involves creating in-game environment art, working with stylized art styles, and using software such as Maya, Photoshop, and Z-Brush. The artist will also be responsible for integrating 3D assets in-engine and communicating with other disciplines to ensure asset performance. The position offers a competitive base salary range, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Principal Software Engineer - TFT, Gameplay

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 19, 2023

Riot Games is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Teamfight Tactics, a multi-platform game. The role involves setting and leading the technical vision, working with global teams, and promoting software engineering best practices. Required qualifications include 8+ years in the game industry and expertise in C++ and low-level debugging. Desired qualifications include deep knowledge of game engines and experience shipping cross-platform games.

Senior Software Engineer, Valorant - Console Tech

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 18, 2023

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Platform Extensions team to work on Valorant's console release. The role requires strong player empathy, collaboration, efficiency, adaptability, and a lifelong learning mindset. The successful candidate will work on team cohesiveness, cross-team objectives, and mentoring team members. The base salary range is between $143,000 USD - $201,000 USD with additional incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Sr. Unity Engineer

Company: Azra Games

Location: Sacramento, CA

Posted Feb 18, 2023

Azra Games is seeking a Senior Unity 3D Engineer to work on an original IP AAA collectibles & combat open world RPG. The role involves implementing core engineering priorities, working with the Creative Director and Lead Engineer, and setting technical excellence standards. The company, founded by gaming veterans, is backed by a16z and NFX. The Senior Engineer will manage, design, and implement game systems and tools, contribute to technical architecture, and solve technical problems.

Employee Relations Specialist

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 18, 2023

The job posting is for an Employee Relations Specialist at Insomniac Games. The role involves delivering employee relations services, providing guidance, and handling claims and investigations. The job requires experience in Human Resources, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle complex and sensitive information.

Principal Concept Artist, Characters, Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 22, 2023

The text describes a job posting for a Principal Concept Artist at Riot Games. The role involves creating character and prop concepts, working with the Art Director, and collaborating with designers, writers, and producers. The ideal candidate should have at least 8+ years of concept design experience and be proficient in Photoshop. The role requires a focus on player delight and a collaborative spirit.

Architect Game Designer - League, Summoner's Rift

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 21, 2023

The job posting is for a game designer position at Riot Games, requiring 8+ years of experience in professional game design. The role involves designing and improving player experiences, working with interdisciplinary teams, and leading design on large-scale game systems projects.

Senior Game Product Manager - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 19, 2023

This job posting is for a Senior Games Product Manager (Games PM) position at Riot, where the successful candidate will combine deep knowledge of players and systems with product leadership capabilities to drive player, product, and business impact. The Games PM will build monetization and interdependent systems from the ground up, partnering with designers and team members to create and iterate on systems to maximize business outcomes without compromising on fun, engagement, and player-focus. The role requires 6+ years of experience in product management or game design, 2+ years of experience designing a monetization product, and experience fully owning a product or feature from ideation to launch. The successful candidate will embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players.

Frontend Web Developer, Technical Art

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Feb 17, 2023

Rockstar Games is looking for a talented Frontend Web Developer to work with the Technical Art team. The position involves developing and integrating internal web applications focused on production and asset tracking. The company values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Systems Engineer - Esports, Technology

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 21, 2023

Riot Games is doubling down on investment in esports and fan experience with industry-leading innovations. The role of Systems Eng (CompTech) involves redesigning the Competitive Technology ecosystem for esports, ensuring product alignment with roadmaps, and managing global events.

Business Strategist II - Riot Game Operations, Strategic Advisory

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 22, 2023

The text describes a role at Riot Game Operations as a Business Strategist II. The role involves problem-solving, customer discovery, strategy planning, and reporting. The candidate should have a BA or BS in a relevant field, 3+ years of professional experience, and strong communication skills. The role prioritizes player experience and offers benefits such as work-life balance, insurance, and equity. The job has a base salary range of $113,900 - $147,800 with incentives and equity.

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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