Staff Software Engineer, League Of Legends - Gameplay

Job Description

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 Staff Software Engineer 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.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.

• (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-rbvmz6-216-73-217-10-42 in your application.