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 Manager, Character Art - League, PIE Content

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Jan 06, 2023

The job posting is for a Senior Manager of Character Art position at Riot Games. The role involves managing a team of Character Artists, overseeing the development and growth of the team, and ensuring the creation of high-quality character art. The job requires expertise in 3D character art, hand-painted textures, and advanced techniques for character creation. The company offers a range of benefits, including flexible work schedules, paid time off, and a focus on work-life balance.

Gameplay Engineer, Unreal Engine

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 05, 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 has raised over $120MM in funding and is looking for a Gameplay Engineer to work on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Jan 05, 2023

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join a team focused on building a cutting-edge game analytics platform and tools to better understand players and enhance their experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing complex ingestion and transformation processes with an emphasis on reliability and performance.

Senior Software Engineer - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Riot Games is a successful company that has been growing rapidly, with a focus on esports and player experience. They have a strong team and are committed to innovation and excellence.

Manager, Software Engineering - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Riot Games is a successful company that has changed the way video games are made and supported. They have released several popular games, including League of Legends, and have a strong focus on esports. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and has 23 offices worldwide.

Lead Designer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Jan 05, 2023

The job posting is for a Lead Designer position at Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio. The company prioritizes an inviting and diverse workplace, and the role involves driving dedicated designers to shepherd the game's vision, narrative, and mechanics. The job requires 5+ years of game design experience, 2+ years of Design lead and people management experience, and excellent communication and active listening skills.

Staff Software Engineer - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Riot Games is a successful company that has been growing rapidly, with a focus on player experience and esports. They are looking for passionate and innovative individuals to join their team.

Senior Combat Designer

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 05, 2023

Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Designer to produce high-quality experiences. The candidate should have at least 8+ years of design experience, largely focused on combat design. The role involves creating design materials, pitching and presenting designs, and implementing gameplay and game structure.

Game Producer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 05, 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 has raised over $120MM in funding and is looking for a passionate producer to help define project scope, resources, and deliverables.

Senior Producer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Jan 05, 2023

The job posting is for a Senior Producer position at Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio. The role involves leading a cross-discipline game team to drive an unannounced project through the development cycle, ensuring milestones are delivered on time and at a high overall quality level. The company offers a great company culture, growth opportunities, team mentality, and benefits.

Technical UI Designer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Jan 05, 2023

The company, Intercept Games, is a Private Division/Take-Two development studio focused on creating Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced science-based adventure game. They prioritize a diverse and inviting workplace, and offer a range of benefits and perks to their employees.

Mannager, Sofftware Engineering - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Riot Games is a successful company that has been growing rapidly, with a focus on player experience and esports. They are looking for passionate and innovative individuals to join their team.

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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