Senior Software Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Game Development): Building player-facing experiences and backend services for an unpublished R&D product with an accent on metagame features and technical leadership. Focus on designing scalable foundations for launch and bridging technical implementation with player experience.

Location: Must be based in the USA (based on company benefits and legal disclosures for CA and WA)

Company

Riot Games is a leading game developer dedicated to putting players first and creating immersive experiences.

What you will do

• Identify and implement player-facing experiences for a new title.
• Build and own features across in-game clients and backend services.
• Utilize internal and external cloud technologies and services to ensure scalability.
• Define architecture requirements and technical designs for relevant systems.
• Collaborate with art, design, and other disciplines to prioritize high-impact feature delivery.
• Review and identify risks for the usage of shared technologies owned by other teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building client or backend systems for metagame features.
• 1+ years of experience working on Unreal Engine projects.
• Expertise with C++, Java, Golang, or other modern programming languages.
• BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines with a player-centric mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience working on global scale online games.
• Proficiency in both C++ and Golang.
• Experience spanning both client and service architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Collaborative environment focused on player empathy and craft expertise.