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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Staff Accountant

Company: Motorsport Games

Location: Miami FL

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Motorsport Games is a company that develops and publishes video games and esports competitions. They are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team, with responsibilities including US general accounting, consolidation, and SEC reporting.

Software Engineering Intern - Player Platform

Company: Riot Games

Location: St. Louis, MO

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Riot engineers value working in various domains, and as a Software Engineer Intern, you'll build innovative solutions, collaborate with developers, and learn to operate services on a global scale. The role requires knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming, and offers perks like paid internships, relocation support, and in-game benefits.

Principal Organizational Effectiveness Partner

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 01, 2022

The job description is for a Principal Organizational Effectiveness Partner for the Games Pillar at Riot Games. The role involves developing and implementing global programs and projects in talent management, organizational design, and effectiveness. The job requires experience in organizational design and development, talent management, and change management.

Technical Game Designer II - League, Champions

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 01, 2022

This job posting is for a Technical Game Designer role at Riot, where the successful candidate will contribute to excellent teams in delivering great products to players. The role involves focusing on significant problem spaces and essential features to make improvements to products, and working with interdisciplinary teams to create game experiences that engage and surprise players. The required qualifications include 2+ years of experience as a Technical Game Designer or Gameplay Engineer, and a rigorous approach to design. Desired qualifications include extensive League of Legends game knowledge and the ability to express the goals of a project to both designers and non-designers.

Visual Design Art Intern

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Riot Visual Design Art Interns seek to craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of systemic design, graphic design, layout, typography, and color theory. The role involves working with cross-disciplinary teams to create social media assets, website graphics, packaging designs, and print-ready production files for various Riot Games brands.

Director, Insights - League, LoL PC Leadership

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 01, 2022

Riot Games is a company that values player-focused game development and has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company is looking for a Director of Insights to lead the development of League of Legends and make data-informed decisions.

Technical Artist

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Splitgate is a successful free-to-play multiplayer shooter that has gained popularity on PlayStation, XBOX, and Steam. The game has received $100M Series A funding and is looking to grow its team with talented individuals. The Technical Artist role is available, requiring experience in Unreal and proficiency in scripting/programming.

Systems Engineer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Rockstar Games is looking for a talented Systems Engineer to join their team. The job involves delivering global IT systems infrastructure, maintaining infrastructure, and working as part of a team to achieve goals. The company offers a friendly and inclusive environment, and is committed to hiring and promoting employees based on their qualifications.

Technical Art Intern - Tools & Pipeline

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 02, 2022

The job posting is for a Technical Art Intern at Riot Games, where the candidate will help build tools, maintain pipelines, and provide technical support for artists. The role involves working with 3D tools, problem-solving, and collaborating with teams.

Sr Manager, Software Engineering - Motivations, Reliability

Company: Riot Games

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 01, 2022

The job posting is for a Sr Manager, Software Engineering position on the League of Legends SRE team. The role involves managing an engineering vision, working with a multidisciplinary leadership team, and developing engineers' careers. The company offers a range of benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

Blockchain Software Engineer

Company: Mythical Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 01, 2022

Mythical Games is a venture-backed company that aims to lead the industry with exceptional video game experiences using distributed ledger technology. They looking are for a talented Blockchain Engineer to design, build, and maintain their game platform offerings.

Senior Animator

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Splitgate is a successful free-to-play multiplayer shooter that has gained popularity on PlayStation, XBOX, and Steam. The game has received $100M in funding and is looking to grow its team with talented animators.

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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