Senior Software Engineer (Mobile C++) - Teamfight Tactics

5 Days ago • 3 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Teamfight Tactics Core Tech team, you'll collaborate with artists, designers, and other disciplines to develop and maintain various game aspects, primarily focusing on mobile platforms (iOS/Android). Responsibilities include building new game features, addressing platform-specific needs, implementing software engineering best practices (design reviews, code reviews, etc.), ensuring sustainable code solutions, and providing on-call support. You'll mentor junior engineers and work with non-technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality features that enhance player experience. Experience with C++ for mobile development is crucial, along with a proven track record in mobile game engineering.
Must have:
  • 3+ years mobile/games engineering experience
  • 2+ years native code (iOS/Android) development
  • C++ expertise for mobile environments
  • Teamwork across time zones
  • Agile/Scrum experience
  • Implementation of software engineering best practices
Good to have:
  • C++ game framework experience
  • Game engine tool familiarity
Perks:
  • Open paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401k with company match

Job Details

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. You’ll work with both new and current technologies, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Tech team within Teamfight Tactics, you will work on a multi-disciplinary team with artists, designers, and other disciplines to create and support many facets of the game with a focus on the mobile skus. You will be accountable for working on systems to support building new game features and sku-specific needs. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager responsible for the Core Tech team.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with multi-disciplinary partners to ensure we’re delivering awesome features to excite our players
  • Influence software engineering best practices within the team, including design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, tools improvements, source control management, and test/build/deploy processes
  • Develop sustainable solutions, improving the code and leaving it better than you found it
  • Be on rotational on-call for live product support and operational assessment
  • Work collaboratively with non technical customers to accomplish deliverables
  • Mentor junior engineers to develop technically sound features and foster a creative atmosphere in which all disciplines can shine

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years mobile or games industry engineering experience
  • 2+ years development experience with native code on iOS and/or Android
  • Expertise in C++ for a mobile environment
  • Ability to be highly collaborative in a team environment split across time zones
  • Familiarity with iterative development methodologies like Scrum, Agile or equivalent experience
  • Experience implementing software engineering best practices within your team, including design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, tools improvements, source control management, build processes, and testing

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience writing or extending C++ game frameworks
  • Familiarity with game engine tools, workflows & content pipelines

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!

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 for more information.

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 .

 

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. 

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