Software Engineer, Web - Esports Platform & Experiences

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work across multiple domains. They work with new and existing technology, building innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and create player value.

As a Software Engineer on the Esports Platform & Experiences Team, you will build and maintain player-facing products. This includes sites like LoLEsports, ValorantEsports, Pick’Em and the rest of our properties. You will work on a team alongside Product Managers, Designers and other Engineers across esports. Every single product you work on is created with our fans in mind, and was built to amplify our live-events such as Worlds & VALORANT Champions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with designers to bring new features and products to live
• Design and build efficient and reusable frontend systems that drive fandom products
• Integrate with Esports & Riot Services to link together player journeys across our entire ecosystems, tying into the game itself.
• Quickly iterate on prototypes and new areas to find feasible solutions for the products we are building
• Take part in planning and scoping exercises

Required Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience working with real-life, user-facing applications
• Hands-on programming experience with Typescript, React & CSS-in-JS paradigms
• You have a good understanding of modern web architecture and technologies
• Willingness to learn and grow your own skill set. Our industry evolves fast, and paradigms change over time. 
• Experience with management tools such as Jira or GitHub

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of and experience with GraphQL
• Real-Life Experience using modern Web Frameworks, such as NextJS, Remix or SvelteKit
• Serverless & Edge environments are something that excites you
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

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 the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

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.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.