Strategic Leader in Software Engineering

3 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Riot Games Full time

Riot Games, a leading player in the gaming industry, is seeking an experienced Strategic Leader to spearhead its Software Engineering team. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this role will be responsible for driving the direction of cross-game social experiences and building central shared technologies that power social interactions in all of Riot's games.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of 8-12 software engineers, ranging from associate-level to principal-level, to deliver business-facing software solutions.
  • Collaborate with product, delivery, technical, and quality leads to ensure seamless execution of projects.
  • Mentor software engineers to build career paths and help them meet their goals.
  • Design team makeup to have the necessary skills and staff for meeting company goals.
  • Balance short-term and long-term needs to ensure stable, operational, extensible services and SDKs.

This role requires a strong track record of experience as an Engineering Manager working on teams that ship business-facing software. A minimum of 2+ years of experience in this field is required, along with 6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer. Expertise in continuous development and deployments of large-scale systems, project management, prioritization frameworks, and guiding investment strategies in people and systems are also essential.

Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager working on teams that ship business-facing software.
  • 6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
  • Expertise in continuous development and deployments of large-scale systems.
  • Expertise in project management, prioritization frameworks, and guiding investment strategies in people and systems.

The estimated annual salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000, depending on location and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave, and a 401(k) with company match. Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork, diversity, and inclusion.



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