At Riot, engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Unreal Ecosystem team, you will work with a passionate team of engineers in the support of plugins, tools and systems that empower all developers and collaborators to make the best game experiences for our players.
The Unreal Ecosystem (UnEco) team collaborates with partners across Riot, all contributing to a stronger, more efficient Unreal development environment. You’ll navigate diverse technical challenges, ramping up quickly on new topics and solving complex problems in ways that empower both developers and, ultimately, our players.
This role is can be based in either Australia or New Zealand, and will be a 12-month contract.
Responsibilities:- Participate in the on-call rotation within core working hours; resolve game developer workflows & identify points of improvements from hands on support.
- Build and maintain software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Write clear documentation and communicate technical details across teams and disciplines.
- Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence. Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices.
- 4+ years experience in professional software development
- 3+ years of professional experience and proficiency with C++
- Experience working with game development teams or adjacent industries
- Experience with Unreal engine
- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.)
- Strong communication within and across teams
- Fluency in English
- Core Hours align with AEDT 10AM-6PM
- Fluency in Mandarin
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
Skills Required
- 4+ years experience in professional software development
- 3+ years of professional experience and proficiency with C++
- Experience working with game development teams or adjacent industries
- Experience with Unreal engine
- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals
- Strong communication within and across teams
Riot Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Riot Games and has not been reviewed or approved by Riot Games.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans extend to employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children, with mental health and LGBTQIA+ support. Coverage breadth is reinforced by disability insurance and access to wellness and therapy programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open Paid Time Off, company-wide end-of-year and mid-year breaks, and paid sabbaticals provide significant time to disconnect and recharge. These are complemented by holidays, sick time, and paid volunteer time.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Wellness Fund, Play Fund, free meals and office snacks/drinks, fitness stipends/classes, and commuter benefits add meaningful day-to-day value. Donation matching and relocation support further enhance the lifestyle component of total rewards.
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What We Do
Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights.
