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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Lead Game Designer

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 a pivotal leader to shape major systems and features for new game concepts, with a focus on leveling up the design team and crafting proposals that align with the game's design pillars.

Manager Infrastructure Engineering

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Riot Games is doubling down on its investment in esports and fan experience, and is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the team. The role requires international travel and involves designing scalable and sustainable solutions for routing, switching, and protecting Riot's esports regions.

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

The job posting is for a Strategic Sourcing Manager Technology position at Riot Games. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and identifying cost optimization opportunities. The company values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Staff Software Engineer (Services) - League of Legends, Motivations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Riot Games is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Casual and Ranked User Experience CRUX team. The role involves leading improvements to League of Legends Client features, mentoring and coaching the engineering team, and collaborating with other teams. The company values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Senior Pipeline Developer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, with a focus on creating a collaborative and welcoming environment. They are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join their team, with a focus on game development and engine technology.

Program Manager II - Games Studios BizOps & Strategy

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Riot Games is a company that values teamwork, diversity, and inclusion. They are looking for a Program Manager II to join their Games Studios BizOps amp Strategy BOS team. The role involves building project plans, developing detailed work plans, and collaborating with crossfunctional teams.

Research Team - Data Capture

Company: Epic Games

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for a Principal Research Programmer to join their team. The company is known for its award-winning games and engine technology, and is seeking someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help drive core algorithms and research.

Mobile Platform Engineer (iOS)

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 27, 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 Mobile Platform Engineer to work on their Unreal Engine technology.

Senior Pipeline Engineer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 27, 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. The company is looking for a Sr Pipeline Developer to join their team and help improve efficiency and build creative production tool sets around Unreal Engine.

Senior Physics Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values its employees and provides a collaborative and creative environment. They are looking for an Engineer with a strong passion for physics and math to help implement new physics systems in Unreal Engine 5 and beyond. The company offers a range of benefits, including unlimited PTO and sick time, and a robust mental wellbeing program.

Technical Director, Machine Learning Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, with a focus on creating a collaborative and welcoming environment. They are looking for a senior-level Data Scientist and Machine Learning Programmer to join their team, with a focus on building scalable solutions for batch and real-time workloads.

Database Engineer - Live Operations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

The job posting is for a Database Engineer at Riot Games, responsible for designing and implementing database solutions, working with development teams, and ensuring database performance and security. The role requires experience with MySQL, cloud-based databases, and Linux systems administration. The company offers a collaborative work environment, flexible work schedules, and a range of benefits.

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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