Staff Software Engineer, Gameplay Physics

Job Description

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You'll drive gameplay features and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.
As a Staff Software Engineer focused on networking and simulation technology within a Research & Development team, you will work to craft systems and features at both the gameplay and engine levels. You will work in a small team alongside a product lead and other engineers, while collaborating with designers to answer fundamental product questions and build experiences that will fulfill our players' imaginative dreams. The ideal candidate is passionate, driven, and wants to guide the technical vision of this area of the game.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to a team focused on building technical solutions that will allow us to deliver smooth and responsive gameplay over the public internet
• Serve as a subject matter expert on gameplay physics
• Drive and contribute to technical designs related to physics simulation and networking systems
• Work collaboratively with design and engineering peers and leaders to create great gameplay experiences
Required Qualifications:
• 6+ years of development experience in the game industry as a software engineer
• 2+ years of experience working with gameplay physics and simulation systems
• Fluency in C++
• Experience shipping and regularly updating a live service game for a large audience
• Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines
Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of modern C++ development practices
• Experience developing games using Unreal Engine
• Working knowledge of one or more real-time physics engines
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

• (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $192,500.00 - $269,400.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j659b1-3-147-8-255-42 in your application.