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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Assistant Test Lead (Game Team)

Company: Fortis Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 28, 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 an Assistant Test Lead to join their team, with responsibilities including leading a QA team, working with development and support groups, and contributing to test automation and tooling solutions.

Senior Mobile Platform Engineer, HMI

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for talented individuals to join their team. They offer a range of benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Senior Product Manager

Company: Fortis Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 29, 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 product manager to work on a new casual game, with a focus on driving strategic and game design initiatives.

User Experience Research Intern

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for a User Researcher Intern to join their team. The company is passionate about creating a collaborative and welcoming environment, and is committed to continually innovating and improving their products.

Backend Engineer Intern

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Epic Games is a company that prides itself on creating a collaborative and creative environment. They are always innovating and striving to do right by their community and users. They are looking for a backend engineer intern to join their team and help them deliver the future of parental controls.

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for talented individuals to join their team. They offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and a retirement savings plan. The company is committed to building a collaborative and creative environment, and is always innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

Live Ops Project Manager (Unannounced project)

Company: DPS Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 29, 2024

DPS Games is looking for a Live Ops Project Manager to join their team in Guildford. The role involves designing, planning, and managing live ops features, maintaining information flow, and delivering information to players. The company offers a range of benefits, including annual leave, dog-friendly office, and career development opportunities.

Audio Designer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for talented individuals to join their team. They offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and a retirement savings plan. The company is proud of its award-winning games and engine technology, and is committed to building a collaborative and creative environment.

Senior Release Manager

Company: Epic Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values its employees and provides a collaborative and creative environment. They are looking for a Senior Release Manager to work on the build and release process for Fortnite. The role requires strong project management and communication skills, and experience with build and release processes for software or games.

Gameplay Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join their team. They offer a range of benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Senior Tools Programmer, Applied Usability

Company: Epic Games

Location: Bellevue

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values its employees and provides a collaborative and creative environment. They are looking for a Senior Tools Programmer to work on the development of the Unreal Engine editor and its tools, with a focus on improving usability. The company offers a range of benefits, including unlimited PTO and sick time, and a robust mental wellbeing program.

Associate Narrative Design Director

Company: Fortis Games

Location: Worldwide

Posted Sep 30, 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 an Associate Narrative Design Director to aid in overseeing the Narrative Design discipline and create ship quality work that supports and celebrates creative IPs.

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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