Staff Software Engineer (Graphics)

4 Months ago • 6 Years + • Graphics Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Hextech Engine Graphics Team at Riot Games, you'll develop and maintain rendering frameworks used in League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. Collaborate with various teams (gameplay, skin development) to create effective tools and frameworks. Responsibilities include working with partners across multiple teams, owning the software lifecycle (develop/test/deploy/maintain), mentoring junior engineers, and participating in team support. The platform uses C++, QT, and Python. The role requires deep C/C++ experience (6+ years), at least 2 years in the video game industry with shipped game experience, and a proven ability to lead large-scale cross-team development efforts.
Must have:
  • 6+ years C/C++ experience
  • 2+ years game industry experience
  • Lead large cross-team projects
  • Own software lifecycle (develop/test/deploy/maintain)
  • Collaborate effectively across teams
Good to have:
  • Custom game engine experience
  • Artist workflow expertise (VFX, shaders, animation)
Perks:
  • Open paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, 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 many broader domains. As a Software Engineer, you'll work with both new and current technology, creating creative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to bring player value.

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Hextech Engine Graphics Team, you will develop against the foundations of the Hextech engine rendering frameworks used in the development of League of Legends and Team Fight Tactics. The weight of the position requires collaboration with technology owners across all other game projects (gameplay mechanics, skin development, etc) to make sure we have a thoughtful set of tools and frameworks that developers can use. For this role, you'll report to the team's Engineering Manager. You will also partner with other teams and disciplines to ensure that your work improves the quality of life and effectiveness of those partners. Our platform is written in C++ that makes heavy use of the QT ecosystem for UI/UX and we also use Python for several utility needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Work and align with different partners that span across multiple teams to ensure we're delivering awesome features to excite them
  • Contributing to technical discussions/designs that your team oversees
  • Own the software lifecycle for your code that includes [develop/test/deploy/maintain]ing frameworks, platforms, and tools
  • Mentorship. You help junior Rioters develop the tools and creative atmosphere to shine
  • Participate in the team's support rotation

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of deep hands-on experience with C/C++ that spans several use-cases and platforms.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the video game industry that includes working within multiple game development animation pipelines and an example of a shipped game. 
  • Willingness to flex into other graphics related workflows (VFX, environment, etc)
  • Have been responsible for driving the development of several large-sized cross-team development efforts (6-month scope), including requirements gathering, planning, and testing.
  • Maintained software development best practices within your organization that includes design/code reviews, coding standards, source control management, testing, delivery performance, scalability, and maintainability

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working on a custom, internally developed game engine and tooling.
  • Expertise with artist workflows (VFX, Shaders, Animation)

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 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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