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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QA Engineer - Valorant, Esports Features

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 31, 2022

The text describes a role as a QA Engineer for VALORANT, Riot's take on a character-based tactical shooter. The role involves working with developers to test and deliver a new AAA title, ensuring test coverage, managing test data, and reporting on product quality. The QA Engineer will also solve complex problems, plan work, and supervise external testers. The required qualifications include 2+ years of QA experience, experience with service features or enterprise applications, and experience managing defect databases. Desired qualifications include QA experience with backend systems and services in game development, experience with payment systems, and familiarity with test tools such as Swagger, SQL, Postman, and SoapUI.

Senior UX Designer - Unpublished Fighting Game

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 30, 2022

The text describes a Senior UX Designer role in Riot Games, focusing on crafting experiences for their new fighting game. The role involves leading UX design, delivering design artifacts, and collaborating with various teams. Required qualifications include 5+ years of game industry experience and designing interfaces on PC and/or Console. Desired qualifications include experience with commerce, progression, and fighting game systems. The company offers work-life balance, medical benefits, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Data Analyst Intern

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 01, 2022

The job posting is seeking a Data Analyst Intern to help monitor the performance of games during different stages. The ideal candidate should have a background in analytics and statistics, a passion for games, and strong communication skills.

Senior Technical Artist

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Nov 01, 2022

The text describes Intercept Games, a development studio, and its job opening for a Senior Technical Artist. The studio prioritizes creativity, passion, and diversity, and offers a great company culture, growth opportunities, and benefits.

Director, Technical Art - League, Game Engine

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 31, 2022

The job posting is looking for a Technical Art Director to lead and define technical art across different creative and technical teams in League Studio. The role requires experience in game development, pipelines, and leadership, and offers a range of benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Staff Software Engineer (Machine Learning) - AI Accelerator

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 30, 2022

The AI Accelerator is looking for a software engineer to lead the development of AI agents for game teams. The role involves proposing, implementing, and evaluating algorithms, as well as integrating game servers into research and training infrastructure.

Staff Technical Program Manager - Riot Data Products, MarTech

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 31, 2022

The job posting is for a Staff Technical Program Manager at Riot Games, responsible for leading planning and development of products and features. The role requires experience in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder management. The company offers a range of benefits and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Manager, Software Engineering - Infrastructure Platform, Riot Developer Experience

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 30, 2022

The text describes a job posting for an Engineering Manager role at Riot Games, focusing on building and managing a distributed platform for global game operations. The role involves leading a team of software engineers, collaborating with game teams, and working on microservice foundations. The company values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, offering various benefits and perks.

Software Engineer III, Graphics

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Nov 01, 2022

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global entertainment company that develops, publishes, and markets games. They prioritize a diverse and inviting workplace, and offer a range of benefits and perks to their employees. The company is looking for a Software Engineer III, Graphics, to join their team.

Senior HR Operations Specialist: HRIS / Workday

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Oct 29, 2022

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior HR Operations Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will be analytically minded, meticulously organized, and have a sound knowledge of HRIS and experience implementing HR process and system improvements for a complex organization.

Network Engineer - Infrastructure Platform, Riot Direct

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 30, 2022

Riot Direct is looking for a Network Engineer to join their team. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, implementing new solutions, and contributing to the evolution of network monitoring platforms. The company offers a range of benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

Art Director - League, Player Immersion & Expression

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 31, 2022

The job description is for an Art Director at Riot Games, responsible for leading a team and creating high-quality art assets for the League of Legends game. The role requires 10+ years of experience in the video game industry, understanding of MOBA content, and experience managing other game artists.

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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