Staff Software Engineer

RIOT GAMES SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer (Generalist) to design, develop, and maintain scalable systems that enhance player experiences. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in software development, strong proficiency in Java, and experience collaborating with cross-discipline teams. This role offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team in delivering innovative features to millions of players worldwide.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering and maintaining fullstack systems.
• Strong proficiency in Java, C++, or C#, and experience with frontend frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of fullstack systems.
• Partner closely with designers, artists, and producers to translate product goals into technical solutions.
• Build and optimize UI systems and tools that improve player experiences.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Frontend frameworks

Architecting scalable backend systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Java/Spring

Unreal Engine

Job description

Overview

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played PC game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That\'s where you come in.

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As Software Engineers, we work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value.

As a Staff Software Engineer (Generalist) in the Teamfight Tactics team, you will design, develop, and maintain systems that bridge backend services and client-facing experiences. You will play a key role in building scalable services and intuitive, performant user interfaces that reach millions of players worldwide. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of engineers, designers, artists, and producers to ensure smooth and high-quality delivery of features across platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Design & Implementation: Lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of fullstack systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and quality.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Partner closely with designers, artists, and producers to translate product goals into technical solutions that delight players.
• Cross-Studio Collaboration: Work effectively with Rioters across time zones and studios to align on goals, share technical context, and deliver cohesive player experiences. Foster clear communication, proactive alignment, and mutual accountability across remote teams.
• Frontend Development: Build and optimize UI systems and tools that improve player experiences and empower content creators.
• Backend Development: Develop and maintain performant, reliable, and scalable backend services using technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, or equivalent frameworks.
• Architecture & Quality: Contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions to ensure code quality, long-term maintainability, and performance.
• Mentorship & Engineering Culture: Provide technical mentorship to other engineers, promoting a culture of learning, best practices, and engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering and maintaining fullstack systems
• Strong proficiency in Java, C++, or C#, and experience with frontend frameworks
• Experience architecting and building scalable backend systems, ideally using Java/Spring or equivalent technologies
• Familiarity with modern UI design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP) and integration with backend APIs
• Experience shipping large-scale applications and/or games across multiple platforms
• Proven track record collaborating with cross-functional partners across disciplines
• Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in making technical decisions
• BS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics
• Experience using Unreal Engine or other game engines

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!