Manager, Software Engineering

1 month 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 Engineering Managers, we gain organizational alignment by building a strong engineering vision and offering creative solutions to organizational design. We also serve as mentors for a team of engineers, overseeing their performance and trying to find stretch opportunities for their growth.

As a Manager, Software Engineering of the Engine team within Teamfight Tactics, you will lead a passionate team of engineers to develop engine capabilities, improve graphics pipelines, and identify performance issues and opportunities within low-level engine systems for Teamfight Tactics. Teamfight Tactics is a multi-platform game; supporting PC, Android, and iOS; so cross-platform experience would be beneficial.Responsibilities:

Create an engineering vision with the team and key stakeholders including the Technology, Product, and Process Leads.Support the vision with a solid strategy including the reallocation of resources to focus on priorities. Operate with an emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and prioritizing of the highest-value work on the team.Identify, interview, and hire software engineers to help teams scale.Mentor engineers, identifying stretch opportunities for them to grow. Manage the health and performance of the engineering team with empathy and authenticity, building trust, and inspiring them to overcome challenges. Seek different perspectives to solve problems, encouraging engineers and others to contribute ideas. Ensure that decisions are grounded in thorough analysis and are free from biases.Provide technical expertise throughout the product life cycle including design, implementation, and delivery of features while continuously improving the software engineering quality and efficiency.Regularly engage with the codebase by participating in code reviews and non-critical tasks.

Required Qualifications:
5+ years experience as a software engineer.2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team as an Engineering Manager.Experience with software development, including shipping one or more products on large code bases that span a range of platforms and tools.Experience collaborating across departments to create solutions.Desired Qualifications:Experience with one or more of the following technology stacks: Game/C++. Mobile and/or multi-platform development experience.Expertise in a game engine, such as Unity, Unreal, or proprietary, etc.Experience working with other disciplines e.g. Tech Artists, Artists, Game Designers.Expertise in profiling and setting targets for game performance. 

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

If you believe that the Player Experience comes first, we want to hear from you. Our players are a diverse group from different backgrounds, and we want to see that reflected in the people who make our games, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment.Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to 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.

 



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