Senior Software Engineer, UI & Services - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You’ll partner closely with other game makers on features and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.  You will have a large impact on the developers around you, focusing on both implementation and technical leadership.

As a Senior Software Engineer on an unpublished R&D product, you are armed with a wealth of knowledge on the intricacies of game UI technology to inject life into an exciting new game. You will work in a team alongside a product lead, designers, artists, and other engineers to answer fundamental product questions and build experiences that will fulfill our players’ imaginative dreams. You will report to the Manager of Software Engineering.

• Design, build, and deliver the integration to many backend services for a genre-defining game
• Own building features linking the backend service integration all the way to the UI experience in-game
• Collaborate with leadership on planning and long term vision for gameplay related services to identify focus areas and handoff points
• Build tools to administer or diagnose issues in a live service environment
• Implement, debug, and refine FrontEnd UI for a brand new Riot title
• Partner with UX designers and UI artists to create satisfying user experiences
• Contribute to technical design and integration to services where UI is a core component

• 5+ years of professional programming experience
• Experience working on a shipped box product or live service game
• Thorough understanding of common UI software design patterns (MVC, MVVM)
• Strong knowledge of data driven design principles
• BS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals
• Strong OO C/C++/C# programming experience
• Excellent debugging skills
• Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines
• Experience integrating with live services

• Online SaaS (software as a service) game development experience
• Experience with C++, Java, Golang, or any other modern language
• Experience with languages like Javascript or Typescript and some web frameworks
• Experience using Unreal Engine, especially UMG and Slate
• Experience using scene rendering analysis tools such as RenderDoc

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!

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.

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.