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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Live Services Systems Engineer

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Oct 04, 2022

Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated Live Services Systems Engineer to join their award-winning development team. The company values gameplay, accountability, and people-focused environment.

Cheat Software Analyst (All Levels)

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Oct 05, 2022

Rockstar Games is looking for a Cheat Software Analyst to join their global security team. The role involves protecting players, employees, and intellectual property from malicious actors and insider threats.

Principal Product Manager - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 05, 2022

Riot Games is doubling down on its investment in esports and fan experience, with a focus on reinventing the fan experience through its Watch Experiences initiative. The company is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the development of watch and social experiences for its games.

Animation R&D Programmer: Computer Vision and ML

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Oct 05, 2022

Rockstar Games is seeking an Animation Programmer to develop advanced facial performance capture, animation, and rigging technology for their character-based games. The role requires strong initiative, knowledge of image processing, photogrammetry, and machine/deep learning techniques, as well as an interest in realistic, high-quality facial performance capture.

Lead Gameplay Programmer, Multiplayer

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 05, 2022

Insomniac Games is looking for a Lead Programmer to manage a small team and contribute to a new project. The job requires technical leadership, people management, and code contributions in C++. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience, strong C++ skills, and experience with multiplayer gameplay systems.

Dev Support Specialist

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 05, 2022

The job posting is looking for a Dev Support Specialist to join the QA team at Insomniac Games. The role involves testing and facilitating the rapid correction of complex issues, working closely with the development pod, and providing clear documentation.

VFX Art Lead - Wild Rift

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 04, 2022

The job description is for a VFX Art Lead at Riot Games, responsible for designing and implementing special effects in Wild Rift. The role requires experience in video game industry, advanced skills in 3D/2D software, and knowledge of MOBA genre.

Senior Software Engineer - Performance - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 05, 2022

Riot Games is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work on their VALORANT team. The role involves building innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and delivering player value. The company offers a range of benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

Live Services Gameplay Engineer

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Oct 04, 2022

Firaxis Games is seeking a talented gameplay engineer to join their award-winning development team. The company is known for its collaborative and iterative environment, and is looking for someone who can communicate effectively with fellow coders, designers, and artists.

Sr. Software Engineer - Developer Connections

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 04, 2022

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to DevCon's efforts. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying new and upgraded services for DevCon and the rest of Riot. The team works with engineers and product leaders to assess the technical needs of Riot's game and technology teams and help deliver solutions.

Systems Engineer

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Oct 04, 2022

Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join their development team. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering skills, good communication skills, and experience with multiple languages and tools.

Manager, Character Art - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 05, 2022

The job description is for a 3D Character Artist Manager at Riot Games, responsible for leading a team to create high-quality character art, defining the art style, and working with other departments to ensure a cohesive vision.

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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