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.

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.

Principal Technical Artist, Rendering - League of Legends

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 21, 2022

This is a Principal Rendering Technical Artist role on the League Studio Tools Core Tech team, focusing on driving progress in shaders and materials across multiple games using League Engine. The role involves defining technical best practices, advocating for new rendering features, training and empowering new Shader Artists and Technical Artists, and managing the shader library. The successful candidate should have 8+ years of experience, expertise in material development and shader writing, and a deep understanding of rendering. They should also be able to translate artistic requirements into sustainable UX, UI, and workflow design, and profile and optimize shader performance.

Sound Designer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 12, 2022

1047 Games is a company founded by two computer science majors who created Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter. They are looking for a passionate Sound Designer to join their team.

Xbox Console Systems Engineer (UE4)

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Dec 11, 2022

Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with a mission to build games that stand the test of time. They have a strong focus on gameplay, people, and enthusiasm, and offer a range of benefits to their employees, including a fun and flexible work environment.

Visual Designer, Instructional Design

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 22, 2022

The job description is for a Visual Designer II position at Riot Games. The role involves creating visual elements, designing graphics, and working with teams to create a clear message. The company values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Senior Business Strategist - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 21, 2022

Riot Games is looking for a Senior Business Strategist to develop the VALORANT Esports ecosystem. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to establish and implement strategies, driving elements of the sport's strategy, and developing insights from commercial and competitive perspectives.

Perforce Engineer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Dec 13, 2022

Rockstar Games is looking for a talented Perforce Engineer to join their team in New York City. The job involves maintaining and growing their perforce environment, working with developers and artists to maximize their investment in the Helix toolset. The company offers a competitive salary range of $101,100 to $141,600 per year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Sr. Manager, Insights - Central Strategic Insights Team

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 21, 2022

The text describes a senior role in the Insights discipline of Riot Games, which involves overseeing research and providing strategic guidance to game teams across the portfolio and lifecycle. The role also includes building and managing a research team to conduct studies and analyses to inform game direction, experience, systems, and features. The successful candidate will have a research and/or analytics background and deep understanding of data.

Senior Systems Designer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Dec 14, 2022

The text describes a game development studio, Intercept Games, and its culture, highlighting its focus on creativity, passion, and innovation. The studio is looking for a Senior Systems Designer to work on an unannounced project, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, creativity, and player engagement.

Senior Internal Communications Manager (Change Management)

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 22, 2022

Riot's Internal Comms team aims to shape the internal environment by crafting communication plans and programs that celebrate the company's playful, informal, and passionate culture. The team strives to communicate with transparency and clarity, covering vital internal messaging and working across teams to create a lively two-way conversation.

Senior Systems Designer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Dec 14, 2022

Intercept Games is a development studio focused on creating Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced stylized science-based adventure game. They prioritize an inviting and diverse workplace, pushing creativity and passion for what they do. They are looking for a Senior Systems Designer to collaborate with the lead designer to identify and implement gameplay systems in a physically authentic sandbox.

Senior Narrative Designer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Dec 14, 2022

Intercept Games is a development studio focused on creating Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced stylized science-based adventure game. They prioritize an inviting and diverse workplace, pushing creativity and passion for what they do. They are looking for an experienced writer and narrative designer to work on an unannounced project, writing all game narrative, designing storytelling systems, and working with various teams to develop the game's history and ecosystems.

On-Set Continuity Operator

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Dec 13, 2022

Rockstar Games is looking for an On-Set Continuity Operator to join their Production Department. The job involves maintaining complex tracking databases, collecting and entering motion capture data, and supporting producers during voiceover recording processes. The company offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 per year, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

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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