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.

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Oct 04, 2022

Firaxis Games is seeking a talented Senior Gameplay Engineer to join their award-winning development team. The company values gameplay, accountability, and people, and offers a range of benefits and perks.

QA Engineer II - WR, NICE

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 02, 2022

The job description is for a QA Engineer II position at Riot Games, responsible for owning the QA process for the Content Acquisition Systems team. The role requires experience in designing and implementing test plans, managing defect databases, and working with developers. The company offers various benefits, including medical and dental plans, parental leave, and a play fund.

Game Creative Director - League of Legends

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 03, 2022

The job description is for a Game Creative Director at Riot Games, responsible for defining and overseeing the creative strategy for a product. The role requires experience in game development, creative direction, and leadership, with a focus on player empathy and delight.

Staff Security Engineer - Information Security - Deception Technology

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 03, 2022

Riot Games is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to build out their deception technology tooling and implementations. The role requires a deep technical background and experience with various technologies. The company offers a range of benefits and a focus on work/life balance.

Game Designer II, Console Combat - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 02, 2022

The job description is for a Game Designer to work on VALORANT, a character-based tactical shooter. The designer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create engaging and surprising player experiences. The job requires 3+ years of experience in professional Game Design and a deep familiarity with FPS games.

Principal Insights Analyst - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 02, 2022

The job posting is for a Principal Insights Analyst position in Esports Digital, requiring a strong background in analytics, statistics, and data visualization. The role involves building analytical frameworks, partnering with senior leaders, and communicating strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Technical Writer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Oct 02, 2022

Rockstar Games is looking for a talented Technical Writer to join their team. The role involves creating high-quality documentation for a global audience, collaborating with internal teams, and working on innovative ways to share and automate documentation.

Senior 3D Environment Artist - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 04, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior 3D Environment Artist position at Riot Games. The role involves creating visually compelling environments, mentoring team members, and working with various materials and technologies. The company offers a range of benefits, including work/life balance, flexible work schedules, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Senior Director, Insights - League Studio

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 04, 2022

The job posting is for a Sr. Director, Insights position at Riot Games, responsible for leading the Insights discipline and working closely with other teams to inform product decisions. The role requires a strong background in data analytics, research, and business strategy, with experience managing individuals and teams.

QA Engineer II - Teamfight Tactics (TFT)

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 03, 2022

Riot QA is a set of values, practices, and behaviors that inform every part of the development process. The team assists engineers, artists, and designers to accomplish their best work, and the best way to work. They help Riot sustainably create excellent experiences for players, globally.

Senior Software Engineer - Valorant, Competitive

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 02, 2022

Riot Games is looking for a Software Engineer II to work on the VALORANT team. The role involves building metagame client features and scalable backend services for the Competitive game. The company values work/life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Principal QA Engineer - League, Motivations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Oct 03, 2022

The job description is for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer and Quality Craft Lead on the League of Legends, Motivations initiative. The role involves setting test direction and standards, promoting quality assurance, and driving teams to understand player concerns and desires. The job requires experience in software quality assurance, test automation, and coaching QA team members.

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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