Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.
We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.
That's where you come in.
We are looking for a gameplay software engineer to join our game development team. In this role, you will work closely with designers and engineers to prototype ideas, implement player-facing features, and help establish scalable development processes and technical foundations.
Responsibilities:- Identify, prioritize, and implement gameplay systems and engine features for a new game.
- Collaborate with product and discipline leads to define focus areas, handoff points, and effective technical solutions for each stage of development.
- Lead and contribute to architecture, technical design, and implementation for relevant gameplay systems.
- Help shape the team's technical direction, engineering standards, and development practices.
- Continuously iterate on solutions to ensure they are robust, scalable, and performant.
- Mentor other engineers and share best practices across game development disciplines.
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in the game industry.
- 4+ years of professional game development experience with Unreal Engine.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with strong computer science fundamentals.
- Proficiency with a modern game engine, such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
- Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns.
- Professional experience developing with C++.
- Experience working with both small and mid-sized engineering teams
- Experience with persistence solutions
- Leadership experience
- Experience with agile development
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!
Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in the game industry
- 4+ years of professional game development experience with Unreal Engine
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with strong computer science fundamentals
- Proficiency with a modern game engine, such as Unreal Engine or Unity
- Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns
- Professional experience developing with C++
- Experience working with small and mid-sized engineering teams
- Experience with persistence solutions
- Leadership experience
- Experience with agile development
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.
Riot Games Insights
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.
