Staff Software Engineer (Services) - Teamfight Tactics, Core Tech

4 Months ago • 7 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Riot Games seeks a Staff Software Engineer (Services) for its Teamfight Tactics team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring, focusing on scalability, high availability, and performance optimization for millions of players. Responsibilities include collaborating on architecture, troubleshooting complex issues, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing optimizations. The ideal candidate possesses extensive Java/Spring expertise, experience with microservices and distributed systems, and proficiency in cloud platforms and container orchestration. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, collaboration abilities, and a commitment to delivering excellent player experiences.
Must have:
  • 7+ years backend Java/Spring experience
  • Microservices & distributed systems expertise
  • Performance optimization & troubleshooting
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Cloud & container orchestration proficiency
Good to have:
  • Game engine knowledge (C++)
  • Teamfight Tactics 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. As Software Engineers, we work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value.

As a Staff Software Engineer (Core Tech - Services), you will play a role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services with Java and Spring as the primary technologies. Your experience will drive the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance services that are essential to supporting the game’s core features and player experience. You will report to a Senior Engineering manager of Core Tech on the Teamfight Tactics team.

Responsibilities:

  • Java/Spring Expertise: Use your knowledge of Java and Spring (including Spring Boot and Spring Cloud) to develop, deploy, and refine backend systems that align with industry best practices.
  • Technical Architecture: Collaborate with principal engineers to design and architect backend services, ensuring scalability, high availability, and efficient performance for millions of players.
  • Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting: Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement optimizations to maintain system reliability and responsiveness.
  • Mentorship & Development: Coach and mentor other engineers, fostering a collaborative team culture with a strong emphasis on engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
  • Scalability Focus: Design services with a focus on scalability and flexibility, applying knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architectures to support rapid growth and evolution.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of backend development experience, with a focus on Java and Spring, including architecture, design patterns, and performance tuning
  • 3+ years of experience in building and deploying scalable microservices and distributed systems
  • 3+ years of experience with troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in production environments
  • Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines
  • Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in making tech decisions
  • BS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of game engines and C++ 
  • Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics

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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