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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Senior Public Relations Manager - Entertainment

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 29, 2022

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Public Relations Manager - Entertainment to lead publicity efforts for product launches and support internal communications. The role requires 5+ years of experience in public relations and a focus on work/life balance.

Community Marketing Artist

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Sep 29, 2022

Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that partners with creative talent to develop games. They are looking for a Community Marketing Artist to join their team in Seattle.

Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay) - TFT, Cosmetics

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 29, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior Software Engineer position on the Cosmetics team within Teamfight Tactics. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to create innovative solutions, building new technology, and mentoring junior engineers. The company offers a range of benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Senior Manager, Competitive Operations - League of Legends

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 28, 2022

The job posting is for a Sr. Manager, Competitive Operations for League of Legends Esports. The role involves designing competition-related policies, setting global standards for match operations, and creating programs to develop the League of Legends esports ecosystem. The job requires 8+ years of experience in sports consulting, management, or media/entertainment, and 4+ years of experience managing teams.

Senior Software Engineer - Valorant, Progression

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 28, 2022

Riot engineers value teamwork and collaboration, and the company offers a range of benefits and a focus on work-life balance. The role involves building metagame client features and scalable backend services for the player's career, and requires experience with cloud computing and large-scale backend systems.

VFX Artist

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio founded in 1996, known for creating groundbreaking titles with unparalleled gameplay. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, they have released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and are recognized as an industry leader in game development. The company offers a quality of life inside and outside the studio, including boot camp fitness and yoga classes, catered lunches, regularly catered lunches and breakfasts, biweekly Friday Happy Hours, company events and parties, and a 'FunZone' with various amenities. They also offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, a wellbeing initiative, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off and paid holidays. They are looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join one of their upcoming AAA projects.

Project Manager, Outsourcing

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Insomniac Games is looking for a Project Manager for their Outsourcing function. The role involves planning, problem-solving, and decision-making to ensure successful project delivery.

Quality Assurance Manager

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Sep 29, 2022

The company, Intercept Games, is a Private Division/Take-Two development studio focused on creating Kerbal Space Program 2. They prioritize a diverse and inviting workplace, and are looking for a QA Manager to champion game quality and team productivity.

UI/UX Manager

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Insomniac Games is looking for a talented UI/UX Manager to join their team. The role involves maintaining the UI/UX vision for one of their games, ensuring team well-being, and creating player experiences. The company prides itself on developing experiences that leave a positive impact on players' lives and fosters diversity and inclusivity.

Lead Visual Designer - Player Platform

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 29, 2022

Riot Visual Designers want to craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of systems design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography and color theory. They will work closely with Designers, Product Owners, and Engineers across multiple product teams to design and build outstanding out-of-game player experiences.

Gameplay Engineer

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Firaxis Games is seeking a talented gameplay programmer to join their award-winning team. The company values gameplay, accountability, and a positive work environment. They offer benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, and paid time off.

Visual Effects Artist

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Insomniac Games is looking for a mid-level Visual Effects Artist to join their team. The job requires creating real-time VFX for games, including particle effects, textures, and shaders. The ideal candidate has experience with Maya, Photoshop, and node-based shader networks, and a strong team and observation skills.

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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