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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Environment Art Intern

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 05, 2022

The Environment Art internship at Insomniac Games is an excellent opportunity to work on game production, with a focus on environment art. The internship includes polishing and optimizing assets, modeling and texturing props, and creating procedural materials. The ideal candidate will have strong foundations skills, production design skills, and experience with game engines.

Community & Social Director

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 04, 2022

1047 Games is a VC-backed company founded by two Stanford dorm mates in 2017, aiming to create the ultimate gaming experience. They are currently working on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe. The company seeks a community manager with 5+ years of experience, at least 2 years in the video game industry, and experience launching successful community initiatives.

Staff Security Engineer - Information Security, Identity and Access Management

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 05, 2022

Riot Security Engineers are a team of experts dedicated to protecting Rioter experiences by developing security capabilities and providing secure network and identity platforms. They collaborate with other teams, support a modern set of internal identity platforms, and aim to protect Rioters from troublemakers. The role involves working with enterprise IDPs, automating tasks, and consuming RESTful APIs. Riot Games fosters a positive work environment with equal employment opportunities and D&I initiatives.

Director, Events

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 05, 2022

The Director of Events, Esports at Riot Games is responsible for strategy, planning, execution, and process development of global events. They work closely with other leadership team members to deliver a holistic strategy for Riot's Esports Global Events, ensuring they align with Riot and esports strategies. The role involves managing a team of event producers, defining and refining Riot Esports strategy in several core aspects of event producing, and overseeing holistic ticketing strategy for Riot Esports Events.

Graphics Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 02, 2022

1047 Games was founded by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian in 2017 with the goal of creating a unique gaming experience. The company has raised over $120MM in funding and is currently working on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe. They are looking for a passionate engineer to join their team.

Technical Artist: Animation (All Levels)

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Nov 02, 2022

Rockstar Games is looking for a technical artist to work on building animation tools and improving existing technology. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a DCC package and possess strong programming skills in Python.

Systems Engineer - League, China Game Operations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 09, 2022

The job posting is for a Systems Engineer position on the China Game Operation team at Riot Games. The role involves building toolkits and services, cultivating trust with partners, and overseeing game operations. The company offers a range of benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

Director, HR Business Partner (Games)

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 04, 2022

The job posting is for a Director, HRBP role at Riot Games, responsible for supporting the Games Team and developing strategic talent plans. The role requires 8+ years of experience in HR, including 4+ years in a leadership role, and expertise in areas such as organizational design, talent acquisition, and compensation.

Sr. UI Designer

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Nov 04, 2022

Firaxis Games is looking for a Senior UIUX Designer to create visually compelling and user-friendly interfaces for their games. The job requires 5+ years of game development experience, expertise in UI/UX, and a passion for user interface design.

Manager, Software Engineering - League, Service Operations Engineering

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 05, 2022

The text describes a role as an Engineering Manager on the Service Operations Engineering team at Riot Games. The team builds scalable and resilient core-game services for League of Legends, focusing on implementing new service features and building systems and tools to make the services easier to operate. The role requires deep programming experience, leadership, and knowledge of distributed computing, web-services, micro-services architecture, API design, and scalable system architecture. The company values player empathy, teamwork, and diversity and inclusion.

Senior Influencer Manager

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 01, 2022

1047 Games is a company founded by two computer science majors who created Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter. They have raised over $120MM in funding and are working on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe. The company is looking for a global influencer marketing strategist to define and execute their influencer marketing strategy.

Software Engineer - Valorant, Console Tech

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 09, 2022

Riot Games was founded in 2006 and has since become a leading game developer and esports company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and has 23 offices worldwide. It offers a range of benefits to its employees, including medical and dental plans, life insurance, and parental leave.

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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