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.

Rendering Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 12, 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 unlimited PTO and a robust mental wellbeing program. The company is proud of its award-winning games and engine technology, and is committed to building teams of world-class talent.

UI Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 11, 2024

1047 Games is a company founded by two computer science majors who created Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter. They are now working on a new shooter in the Splitgate universe and are looking for a UI Engineer to build a best-in-class user experience.

Associate Gameplay Programmer

Company: Insomniac Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 12, 2024

Insomniac Games is looking for an Associate Gameplay Programmer to help build compelling gameplay systems. The role involves implementing and maintaining small-scoped features for a single game, collaborating with project team peers, and delivering code that meets or exceeds requirements.

Technical Project Manager

Company: Scientific Games

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The job description is for a Technical Project Manager at Scientific Games, responsible for managing concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery, and providing a single point of contact for projects. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on project management skills.

Gameplay Programmer Intern

Company: Epic Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 12, 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 collaborative and creative environment, and are constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

Associate Art Director - League of Legends, Game Modes

Company: Riot Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The job posting is seeking a leader who is aligned with the product vision and excels at resolving misalignment. The role requires effective communication, building and maintaining functional teams, and ensuring high-quality artwork. The company values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, and offers a range of benefits and perks.

Manager, Software Engineering - League of Legends, Hextech Engine

Company: Riot Games

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 11, 2024

Riot Games is looking for an experienced Manager Software Engineering to join the Sydney-based Hextech Gameplay team. The role involves leading a team, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation on the core technology behind the developer tools and runtime components of the Hextech Engine.

Rendering Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 11, 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 Rendering Architecture Programmer to drive forward the development of their skeletal mesh rendering pipeline.

Tester II

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 12, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values its employees and provides a collaborative and creative environment. They are looking for a Software Tester to join their QA team and offer a range of benefits, including unlimited PTO and a 401k with competitive match.

Associate Art Director, Concept Art - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The job description is for an Associate Art Director at Riot Games, responsible for leading a team of artists, creating concept art, and ensuring artistic quality. The role requires experience in game engines, management, and creative development.

Lead UI Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 11, 2024

1047 Games is a company that creates games, specifically a unique sci-fi first-person shooter called Splitgate. They are looking for a Lead UI Engineer to build a best-in-class user experience for Splitgate 2.

Senior UI Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 11, 2024

1047 Games is a company that creates games, specifically a unique sci-fi first-person shooter called Splitgate. They are looking for a Senior UI Engineer to work on the game's user experience.

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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