Staff Software Engineer, Engine

1 week ago


Los Angeles, United States Riot Games Full time

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 lead without authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.

As a Staff Software Engineer on Riot Discovery Studio, you are armed with a wealth of knowledge on the intricacies of engine and console technology to inject life into one of Riot’s exciting new games. You will work on a game product team building foundational engine technology that will fulfill our players’ imaginative dreams. Responsibilities:

Lead and contribute to technical design and implementation of foundational systems including, game simulation, user-interface technology, cross-platforms implementations, artificial intelligence, art and gameplay tools. Collaborate with product and discipline leads to identify focus areas, handoff points, and provide the best solution for the development phaseSet the technical direction and standards for the teamAs development advances into production, design and lead implementation on robust, scalable, performant solutions.Mentor other engineers on the team in all aspects of game developmentRequired Qualifications:6+ years of game development experience2+ years experience as team Technical Lead, or as subject matter expert in a specific engineering domain across multiple teamsExperience developing and shipping gamesBS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentalsStrong OO programming experienceExcellent debugging skillsExperience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplinesDesired Qualifications:Experience using Unreal EngineExperience leading game engineering teamsExperience with art pipelinesExperience with the prototyping phase of game development

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 roleOur 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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