Jobs at Riot Games

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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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Senior Animation R&D Programmer

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Manhattan, NY

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Rockstar Games is seeking a talented engineer for their Animation R&D team. The ideal candidate will have a background in animation retargeting or related techniques, strong C++ programming skills, and a passion for realistic, high-quality character motion. The role involves developing advanced animation systems for large open-world character-based games, collaborating with various teams, and staying updated with industry breakthroughs. The position is full-time, in-office based in Oakville, ON.

Promotions Manager

Company: Scientific Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 13, 2024

Scientific Games is a global leader in lottery games, sports betting, and technology, and is responsible for planning and executing daily promotions to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement.

Project Management Intern - Undergraduate

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 13, 2024

Insomniac Games is seeking a motivated Project Management Intern to learn the ins and outs of managing game development projects. The intern will analyze task assignments, review task progress, collaborate with team members, and identify and address inefficiencies. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field, projected to graduate by Spring 2026.

Integration Specialist, Enterprise

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Nov 10, 2024

Riot Games is seeking an Application Engineer III (Integration Specialist) with extensive experience in iPaaS or other integration technologies. The role involves partnering with business stakeholders, managing realization of bodies of work, and implementing data structures and integrations. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in integration architecture, enterprise application integration, information architecture, and software engineering. They should possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable interacting with large audiences. Riot Games offers a collaborative work environment, focusing on work/life balance, and provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match.

Manager Infrastructure Engineering

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Riot Games is expanding its investment in esports and fan experience, seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team in designing scalable solutions for routing, switching, and protecting esports regions across multiple titles. The role involves managing a cross-functional team, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and ensuring high engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of professional experience as an infrastructure or software engineer, previous managerial experience, and proficiency in Scrum/Agile methodologies. Riot Games values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible work schedules, health insurance, and parental leave.

Staff Character 3D Artist

Company: Fortis Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 13, 2024

Fortis Games is a company that aims to create great games that bring people together. They believe in building a sense of belonging through their games, communities, and operations. The company is looking for a Staff 3D Character Artist to create high-quality 3D assets for mobile games.

Senior Producer

Company: Saltwater Games

Location: UK

Posted Nov 12, 2024

Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences. They are looking for a Senior Producer to join their team and work on existing and new projects.

Writing Intern - Masters

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The job posting is for a Writing Intern at Insomniac Games, seeking a talented individual to work on game writing, character arcs, and rewriting processes. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a related field, has strong critical thinking and writing skills, and is passionate about writing for video games.

Sr. YouTube Channel Manager

Company: Red Games Co.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Nov 12, 2024

Red Games is seeking an experienced Sr YouTube Channel Manager to oversee the creative and operational aspects of their Main Channel on YouTube. The ideal candidate will have recent scale success on YouTube, a strong background in dramatic writing, digital content production, and the ability to manage the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced YouTube production schedule.

Staff Character 3D Artist

Company: Fortis Games

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 13, 2024

Fortis Games aims to create great games that bring people together, with a focus on building a sense of belonging and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and belonging. The company is looking for a Staff 3D Character Artist to join their team, with responsibilities including creating high-quality 3D assets, collaborating with internal and external teams, and mentoring junior artists.

Senior Concept Artist (Environment) - League of Legends, Gameplay

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The job posting is for a Senior Environment Concept Artist at Riot Games, specifically for League of Legends. The role involves creating visual designs for gameplay, thematics, environments, props, user interface elements, and characters. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in the games industry, proficiency with painting and drawing tools like Photoshop, and a deep understanding of colors, shading, and value structure. They should also be able to create designs inspired by various sources such as historical, fantasy, sci-fi, and pop-culture references. The role requires collaboration with various teams, participation in playtest sessions, and adherence to League of Legends' stylization and shape language. Riot Games emphasizes work-life balance, offering benefits like flexible work schedules, medical insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. The company values diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative culture.

Japan Esports Production Manager (Contractor)

Company: Riot Games

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 10, 2024

The Japan Esports Production Manager will lead event production in Japan, ensuring high-quality content and fan experiences. Key responsibilities include vendor sourcing & management, budget management, event production oversight, broadcast technical requirements, cross-team collaboration, continuous improvement, stakeholder communication, and collaboration with Riot Games Japan. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Japanese, have deep familiarity with the Japanese esports scene, and a proven track record in event production, preferably within the esports industry.

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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