About the role
Role Overview
Riot Engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You will lead without authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.
You will deliver high-quality technical solutions that improve the player experience across Riot’s out-of-game ecosystem. Riot Client is the fast-evolving desktop software gateway for millions of players to play, discover, and install Riot games. Every single desktop player goes through the Riot Client on their way to experience one of Riot’s games, and ensuring their needs, whether they be providing more ways to discover games, engage with Riot’s culture and community, or getting into their game as fast as possible, is the primary goal of the Riot Client team.
You will contribute hands-on across the software development lifecycle, partnering closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and other cross-functional teammates to build reliable, scalable, and maintainable client capabilities. You will help shape technical direction within your area of ownership, make sound implementation and design decisions, and collaborate with peers across Riot to support game distribution, content, social features, and developer productivity. Through strong engineering practices, thoughtful code reviews, and mentorship of other engineers, your work will help advance the next generation of Riot Client experiences for players and developers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain desktop application features focusing on web tech, with the ability to integrate with and contribute C++ components.
- Deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable engineering solutions within your area of ownership, through hands-on contribution and technical design.
- Contribute to technical planning and design discussions, helping evaluate tradeoffs between long-term sustainability and near-term delivery needs.
- Build and apply a strong understanding of the Riot Client’s dependency landscape, partnering with teams to align on technical solutions.
- Work closely with cross-functional partners, including product, production, QA, design, and data insight.
- Level up other engineers through mentorship and technical guidance.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of industry experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or comparable experience in software development.
- Expertise in web technologies (React.js, Node.js) with application level complexity.
- Experience in C++.
- Experience working with complex code bases.
- Experience of cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and QA.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience of working with desktop applications.
- Experience of working with Electron.
- Experience with build pipelines.
Additional Information
For this role, you will find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position.
Perks and Benefits
- Work/life balance, including an open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
- 401k with company match.
- Base salary range: $161,500.00 - $227,000.00 USD (Los Angeles and Mercer Island).
- Additional compensation: Incentive compensation + equity.
- Additional benefits: Vision insurance, short and long-term disability.
Compliance and Employment Policy
Riot Games provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members. The company 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.
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. Job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.