Staff Software Engineer, League of Legends - Gameplay

2 Months ago • 6 Years + • Gameplay • $192,500 PA - $269,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Staff Software Engineer for League of Legends on PC, you will be vital in bringing our games to life. You will be driving technical change on the team and will be growing other engineers through your technical craft expertise. You will be responsible for driving technical development gameplay features in the League of Legends game engine using C++, content tools and game scripting. You will also develop game content tooling to support cross-disciplinary teams. You will need to communicate technical tradeoffs to designers, producers, and artists on their designs and ideas, as well as collaborate with your team on technical design and implementation. You will also mentor other engineers and technical designers in the gameplay engineering space.
Must have:
  • Drive technical development gameplay features using C++.
  • Develop game content tooling for cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to support gameplay.
  • Communicate technical tradeoffs to other teams.
  • Expertise with large C++ codebases.
Perks:
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401k with company match

Job Details

At Riot Games, innovation in gaming is at the heart of what we do. As a Software Engineer for League of Legends on PC, you will have a vital role in bringing our games to life. Your work will directly influence the player experience, making every frame count. Projects will vary, combining both individual expertise and team collaboration.

As a Software Engineer III on League of Legends, you will be at the forefront of driving technical change on the team that delivers direct value to our players through technology. This role is not just about coding; it's about pioneering innovative solutions that resonate with millions of players worldwide. In this role, you will be growing other engineers on the team through your technical craft expertise and will report directly to an Engineering Manager within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive technical development gameplay features in the League of Legends game engine using C++, content tools and game scripting
  • Develop game content tooling to support cross-disciplinary teams (including Game Designers, Artists, Animators, and Producers)
  • Collaborate within a cross-disciplinary team (including Game Designers, Artists, Animators, and Producers) to shape and support League of Legends gameplay
  • Communicate technical tradeoffs to designers, producers, and artists on their designs and ideas
  • Collaborate with team and work independently on technical design and implementation
  • Mentor other engineers and technical designers in the gameplay engineering space

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of professional programming experience
  • A degree in a relevant field or comparable professional experience
  • Expertise with large  C++ codebases

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 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.

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