Jobs at Riot Games

Riot Games, founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, built the global phenomenon League of Legends, a 5‑v‑5 MOBA that generated a $1.3 billion esports ecosystem. The company expanded into cloud‑based multiplayer infrastructure, real‑time telemetry, and AI‑driven matchmaking, positioning itself as a leader in high‑scale, low‑latency game technology.

Current openings span software engineering (backend, frontend, infrastructure), game design, data science, product management, and community & esports operations. Engineers typically see salaries from $90k to $160k with bonus and stock options; designers and product managers range $80k–$140k. Candidates can expect a rigorous interview pipeline featuring live coding, architectural design, and cultural fit sessions that emphasize collaborative problem‑solving.

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