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 Art Director

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Sep 10, 2022

The job posting is for an Art Director position at Firaxis Games, requiring a strong aesthetic vision, leadership skills, and experience in the games industry. The ideal candidate values teamwork and collaboration, and must have a strong sense of personal accountability.

Technical Product Manager III - League of Legends, Tech Ops

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 12, 2022

The job posting is for a Technical Product Manager III on the Personalization Team at Riot Games. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to achieve goals, building flexible development plans, and fostering an open development environment. The team is focused on ensuring seamless content delivery to players.

Senior Gameplay Designer - Social Experiences

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 09, 2022

Epic Games is seeking a senior game designer to join their team working on Fortnite. The role involves driving and creating social gameplay features and systems, communicating and representing a project vision, collaborating with teams, leading by example, and driving collaborative and iterative prototyping. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience shipping multiple AAA titles, a passion for multiplayer games, and a deep understanding of player motivations.

Motion Graphics Artist II - League, Competitive

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 09, 2022

This job posting is for a Motion Graphics Artist II position at Riot, where you will create high-quality motion graphics for gameplay and systems, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and balance craft and product feedback with empathy and focus on player experience. The role requires 3+ years of professional experience in creating high-quality motion graphics for games, interactive experiences, or other media.

UI Engineer (UE4)

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Sep 09, 2022

Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with a mission to build games that stand the test of time. They have a strong focus on gameplay, people, and enthusiasm, and have won numerous awards for their games. The company culture is also praised for its emphasis on family, fun, and flexibility.

Director, Customer Experience Strategy

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 05, 2022

Rockstar Games is seeking a Director of Customer Experience Strategy to join their global Customer Experience team. The role involves owning critical initiatives, influencing key decisions, and working with multiple departments to deliver a Rockstar Games experience to millions of players.

UI Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 10, 2022

Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced sci-fi multiplayer shooter that has gained popularity on PlayStation, XBOX, and Steam. The game has received $100M Series A funding and is actively looking to grow its team. As a UI Engineer, you will work on building a best-in-class user experience for Splitgate.

Technical QA Analyst II - League, PIE

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 12, 2022

The job description is for a Technical QA Analyst II position at Riot Games, responsible for building tools, analyzing quality data, and ensuring quality goals are met. The role requires experience in software quality assurance, product development pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

Staff Software Engineer - Player Platform, GAPS

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 09, 2022

The text describes a Staff Software Engineer role on the Player Platform, Game Agnostic Platform Services (GAPS) team at Riot Games. The role involves building a suite of services for Riot's games, providing ongoing maintenance and support, and collaborating with product owners and technical leads. The required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 6+ years of software engineering experience, mastery of Java or Golang, and experience with micro-services architecture. Desired qualifications include familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and Cloud Platform providers. Riot Games offers various perks and benefits, including medical and dental plans, life insurance, parental leave, and retirement benefits.

Audio Systems Engineer

Company: Firaxis Games

Location: Las Vegas NV

Posted Sep 11, 2022

Firaxis Games is seeking a talented audio programmer to join their development team. The job requires strong C++ skills, experience with audio design, and good communication skills.

Director of Production

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle WA

Posted Sep 07, 2022

The job posting is for a Director of Production at Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio. The role involves leading a team to create games, prioritizing an inviting and diverse workplace, and collaborating with leaders across multiple teams. The company offers a great culture, growth opportunities, and benefits.

Visual Design Artist II - GS.WR, In Game

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 12, 2022

Riot Games is looking for a Visual Designer to create player experiences through systemic design, graphic design, and other skills. The role involves working with cross-disciplinary teams, developing visual design concepts, and maintaining a collaborative workflow.

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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