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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Technical Animation Internship - Fortnite

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 26, 2022

Epic Games is looking for smart and dynamic interns to join their dev teams. The company values diversity and inclusivity and offers a remote, paid internship for 2022.

Software Engineer - League, Game Engine

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 25, 2022

Riot Games is a company that was founded in 2006 to change the way video games are made and supported. They released League of Legends in 2009 and it has since become the most played PC game in the world. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and has 23 offices worldwide. They are looking for a software engineer to join their League Game Engine Team.

QA Engineer II - League, Merchant Guild

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 26, 2022

Riot Games is a company that was founded in 2006 to change the way video games are made and supported. They released League of Legends in 2009 and it has since become the most played PC game in the world. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and has 23 offices worldwide. As a Quality Assurance Engineer II, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Riot's products and services.

Director of Program Management

Company: Mythical Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 25, 2022

The text is a job description for a Director of Program Management position at Mythical. The role involves leading strategic alignment and delivery of platform products, supervising planning, software development, and release process for several programs, and serving as an advisor to senior leadership. The ideal candidate should have experience in structured problem solving, outcome-oriented execution, and strong leadership qualities.

Senior Manager, Technical Art - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 25, 2022

The job description is for a Senior Manager of Technical Art, responsible for leading and defining technical art needs across creative and technical teams. The role involves partnering with the Art Director, managing a team of technical artists, and ensuring efficient and sustainable workflows.

Senior Dialogue Coordinator

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Insomniac Games is hiring a Senior Dialogue Coordinator to join their team. The role involves managing dialogue for projects, working with actors, directors, and studio scheduling, and requires experience in dialogue recording and editing.

Principal Revenue Strategist - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 26, 2022

The job posting is for a Principal Revenue Strategist position at Esports Digital, requiring 6-8+ years of experience in statistical analysis, simulations, and predictive modeling. The role involves developing revenue strategies, analyzing audience data, and communicating with senior leaders.

Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Platform, RDX:FF

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 25, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior Software Engineer position at Riot Games, where the candidate will work on building a distributed platform for their games. The role requires experience in building high-quality software, understanding distributed systems, and mentoring junior engineers.

Software Engineering Manager - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 26, 2022

Riot Games is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers on the VALORANT team. The role involves creating a vision for the team, collaborating with other departments, and building strong relationships with team members. The company offers a range of benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Dev Ops Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Splitgate is a successful free-to-play multiplayer shooter that has gained popularity on various platforms. The game has received significant funding and is actively looking to grow its team with talented engineers.

Manager, Technical Product Management - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 25, 2022

The job posting is for a Manager, Technical Product Management position in Riot's Esports department. The role involves developing and implementing technical solutions, managing a team, and collaborating with stakeholders. The company offers a range of benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

DevOps Engineer - China Game Operations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 26, 2022

The job posting is for a DevOps Engineer in the China Game Operation team, responsible for building toolkits and services, cultivating trust and technical operation collaboration, and overseeing game operations. The job requires business fluency in Chinese and English, solid script language skills, and experience with software release management and deployment.

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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