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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UI Artist

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio, is seeking a mid-level UI Artist with 3-5 years of professional experience in video games, preferably in the Unity Engine. The role involves designing compelling UI visuals, collaborating with Designers and Engineers, and playtesting to improve user experience. The company offers a great company culture, growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and perks. The pay range for this position in Washington is between $61,500 and $90,000 per year.

Senior Systems Designer

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio, is seeking a Senior Systems Designer for an unannounced project. The role involves collaborating with the lead designer to identify and implement gameplay systems, working with engineers to polish and balance features, and ensuring systems enable player creativity. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of game development experience, proficiency in Unreal Engine or Unity, and a passion for sandbox and builder games. Intercept Games offers a great company culture, growth opportunities, a team mentality, and comprehensive benefits and perks. The pay range for this position in Washington is between $80,000 and $118,000 per year.

Engineering Lead

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Epic Games is a global company with 4,500+ employees, known for creating award-winning games and engine technology. They value a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. The Engineering Lead for Online Game Services will lead a team in creating and operating online systems, grow the team, and ensure operational excellence. Epic offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a 401k match, and a robust mental well-being program.

Principal Game Designer, Combat - Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 20, 2024

The job posting is for a Principal Game Designer specializing in core gameplay on the R&D team. The role involves designing Mechanics and Systems for first-person combat experiences, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and creating innovative, player-focused designs. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience in professional Game Design, 3+ years in Combat Mechanics or Combat Feel - FPS Specialization, and have demonstrated proficiency in scripting in at least one engine in a shipped title. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on work/life balance. Riot Games values diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative culture.

Senior Platform Engineer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Epic Games is a global company with 4,500+ employees, known for creating award-winning games and engine technology. They value diversity and inclusivity, fostering a collaborative environment. The company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design and implement hybrid cloud infrastructure, partner with development teams, and provide technical leadership. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Go or .NET, experience with REST API services, and Agile methodologies.

Lead Client Platform Engineer

Company: Epic Games

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Epic Games is seeking a Technical Lead for their Client Platform Engineering team. The role involves designing and implementing technical solutions for managing endpoint fleet across various OS platforms and hardware. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in MacOS & Windows environments, strong coding skills, and experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure. Epic Games offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a 401k with competitive match, and a robust mental well-being program.

Tester II

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Epic Games is seeking a Software Tester for their Quality Assurance team. The role involves executing test cases, maintaining detailed test cases, investigating and analyzing issues, and providing reporting on testing results. Epic Games is known for its collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment, with a focus on innovation and high-quality products. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401k with competitive match. Epic Games is an Equal Opportunity employer with a global presence and a commitment to diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

Senior AI Programmer, Fortnite

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Gameplay/AI Programmer to join the Fortnite AI team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing games professionally, with AAA titles and AI experience. They should be proficient in C++ and have excellent communication skills. Epic Games offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401k with a competitive match. They also provide a robust mental well-being program and celebrate employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. Epic Games is committed to diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

Senior Rendering Programmer, LEGO Fortnite

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Epic Games is a global company with 4,500+ employees, known for creating award-winning games and engine technology. They value a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. The company is currently seeking a Senior Rendering Programmer for the LEGO Fortnite project, requiring strong C++ knowledge, Unreal Engine experience, and proficiency in 3D math, rendering algorithms, and data structures. Epic offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a 401k with competitive match, and a robust mental well-being program.

Track Marshal

Company: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Location: Orlando, FL

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is hiring a Track Marshal for their Orlando location, offering $17.50 per hour. The role involves welcoming guests, ensuring safety, maintaining karts and track, processing races, and assisting with guest recovery. The company is rapidly growing and offers ongoing professional development. High school diploma required, and the ability to work varying shifts is necessary. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 15 lbs, and communicating quickly and accurately.

Creator Manager

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 20, 2024

1047 Games, founded by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian in 2017, is a VC-backed company known for its unique sci-fi first-person shooter, Splitgate. The company is seeking a creator marketing specialist with at least 3 years of experience, a proven track record in discovering and partnering with creators, and a passion for gaming. The role involves developing and executing a global creator marketing strategy, managing external agencies, and measuring the impact of the creator program.

Equity Administrator III

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Riot Games is seeking a leader in Accounting and Equity Administration to support their Equity programs and key accounting processes. The role involves facilitating equity programs, ensuring data accuracy, maintaining compliance with policies and regulations, and generating financial reports. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, and 5+ years of experience in public accounting at a Big 4 firm. They should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to evaluate broader contexts strategically. Experience with equity compensation is a plus. Riot Games offers a focus on work/life balance, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive 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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