Senior Software Engineer - 2XKO - Social

4 Months ago • 4 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Riot Games Sydney seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its 2XKO Social Team. Responsibilities include maintaining, supporting, and updating social features; leading projects in collaboration with other teams; championing development process improvements; upholding engineering excellence; and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years with C++, and a proven track record of cross-team collaboration on software projects. The role focuses on enhancing the fundamental social experiences within the 2XKO game, making it easier and more enjoyable for players to connect.
Must have:
  • 4+ years professional software development experience
  • 3+ years professional experience with C++
  • Experience in cross-team development efforts
  • Maintain, support, and update social features
  • Lead projects and collaborate with other teams
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
  • Unreal Engine game development experience
  • Experience with different platforms (PC, console)
  • Experience with Perforce/GitHub
Perks:
  • Open paid time off policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules
  • LAN gaming room
  • Latest consoles
  • Play fund
  • Snacks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Stipend
  • Wellbeing Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning and Development opportunities

Job Details

Riot Games Sydney is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Sydney-based 2XKO Social Team.

As Software Engineers at Riot, we bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. We have a deep passion for helping to bring joy to players via technical solutions.

In the Social team on 2XKO, we focus on the fundamental social experiences of our players. We bring the 2XKO community together via exciting social features that make enjoying the game with others an easy and positive experience. As a Senior Software Engineer on the 2XKO Social team, you will work on a wealth of existing and upcoming features for the game. This role will report to the Engineering Manager on 2XKO Social team in Sydney.

Responsibilities:

  • Help maintain, support and update social features for our players

  • Lead projects with your teammates and in collaboration with other teams and disciplines

  • Seek out and champion development process improvements

  • Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence

  • Provide mentorship to more junior members of the team

Required Qualifications: 

  • 4+ years experience in professional software development

  • 3+ years professional experience with C++

  • Have collaborated on cross-team development efforts on software projects, including requirements gathering, planning and release - coordinating with relevant stakeholders across different disciplines

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience

  • Experience developing and shipping games in Unreal Engine

  • Experience developing Unreal Engine games for different platforms (PC, console, etc.)

  • Experience with perforce and/or github version control systems

For this role, you'll succeed through a proactive and engaged engineering mind - one which considers multiple disciplines when implementing change, as well as keeping player experience absolutely front of mind.  We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

Working closely with Riot teams globally, Riot Sydney is a powerhouse of talent, and experts in global development. Our team works on VALORANT, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, alongside exciting R&D and Tech projects.

If you believe that the Player Experience comes first, we want to hear from you. Our players are a diverse group from different backgrounds, and we want to see that reflected in the people who make our games. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Our Perks:

At Riot we strongly believe in work/life balance, and we encourage that with our open paid time off policy, paid parental leave (for both primary and secondary careers) and flexible work schedules to fit your lifestyle.

We also believe that work should be fun, we have a LAN gaming room, the latest consoles, a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community, and all the snacks you would ever need to power through your day (even healthy snacks!).

And that’s not all we offer, there’s also:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Stipend

  • Wellbeing Reimbursement

  • We will double down on your donations of time and money to non-profits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Learning and Development opportunities

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the and . 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 and our ongoing work to build the .

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