Senior Software Engineer, Riot Client - Publishing Platform
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain desktop application features focusing on web tech, with the ability to integrate with and contribute C++ components
- Deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable engineering solutions within your area of ownership, through hands-on contribution and technical design
- Contribute to technical planning and design discussions, helping evaluate tradeoffs between long-term sustainability and near-term delivery needs
- Build and apply a strong understanding of the Riot Client’s dependency landscape, partnering with teams to align on technical solutions
- Work closely with cross-functional partners, including product, production, QA, design, and data insight
- Level up other engineers through mentorship and technical guidance
Required Qualifications:
6+ years of industry experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or comparable experience in software development
Expertise in web technologies (React.js, Node.js) with application level complexity
Experience in C++
Experience working with complex code bases
Experience of cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and QA
Desired Qualifications:
Experience of working with desktop applications
Experience of working with Electron
Experience with build pipelines
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
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.
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.
About Riot Games
Video game developer and publisher behind League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics, with a major global esports operation.
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