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.

Principal Game Designer, Action - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

The job description is for a Principal Game Designer specializing in core gameplay on the R&D team. The role involves designing and optimizing player experiences, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and creating innovative designs that engage and surprise players.

Product Manager III - GS.VAL, Compet

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

The Product Management group at Riot Games is responsible for developing products and strategies that address complex business issues. The Product Manager III role involves working with the Competitive & Social / Player Dynamics team to support the development of competitive and social features for VALORANT. The role requires experience in product management, data analysis, and communication.

Senior Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure Platform, Work Systems

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 05, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior Technical Program Manager position in the Infrastructure Platform team at Riot Games. The role involves managing and implementing work systems, developing relationships, and driving change management. The company offers a range of benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

Staff Software Engineer - Esports Digital

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

The job description is for a Software Engineer III in Esports Digital, requiring 7+ years of experience, deep knowledge of technical areas, and experience with AWS and Node.js. The role involves leading and contributing to technical direction, design, and implementation, and managing a team's process for delivering high-quality experiences to players.

Perforce Engineer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 04, 2022

Rockstar Games is looking for a talented Perforce Engineer to join their team. The role involves maintaining and growing their perforce environment, working with developers and artists to maximize their investment in the Helix toolset.

Product Manager III - China, VALORANT Mobile

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 05, 2022

The job posting is for a Product Manager III position at Riot Games' China Studio, responsible for leading mobile development efforts and collaborating with internal and external teams. The role requires experience in product management, partner management, and relationship-building skills.

Staff Data Scientist - Riot Data Products, AI Accelerator

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 05, 2022

The job posting is for a lead developer position at Riot Games, responsible for developing AI agents for their game teams. The role requires a strong background in computer science, deep learning, and reinforcement learning, with a focus on game development and research.

Sr. Manager, Technical Program Management (Data) - Riot Data Products

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

The job description is for a Senior Manager of Technical Program Management on the Riot Data team. The role involves developing and executing operational strategies, managing a team of technical program managers, and ensuring the delivery of large-scale data products. The company offers a range of benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

Software Engineer (Services) - League, Events - Metagames

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

The Metagames team strives to create memorable experiences for players, and as a software engineer, you will design and implement backend systems to support these experiences. The team consists of artists, designers, engineers, producers, and QA, and you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain performant and reliable services.

Technical Program Manager III - Esports

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 05, 2022

The job description for Technical Program Manager, Esports, highlights the importance of technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration. The role requires experience in broadcast systems, project management, and team collaboration. The company, Riot Games, emphasizes work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Senior Principal Data Scientist (Data) - Riot Data Products

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

Riot is seeking a Sr. Principal Data Scientist to lead and grow the technical direction for Data. The role requires expertise in building large-scale AI/ML solutions, complex system design, and software development stack. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, innovation acumen, and experience in a complex, cross-functional organization.

Senior QA Engineer, Mobile Gameplay - VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 05, 2022

The job description is for a Quality Assurance Engineer II on the VALORANT team. The role involves working with numerous disciplines to drive quality ownership, establishing and executing team-wide quality goals, and identifying and implementing quality improvements. The job also requires partnering with remote QA teams, identifying and mitigating risks, and reporting on product quality.

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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