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Manager, Software Engineering - Teamfight Tactics, Core Tech
Riot Games
Los Angeles (CA)
On-site
USD 174,000 - 255,000
Full time
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Job summary
Riot Games is looking for a Manager, Software Engineering to lead the Core Tech team for Teamfight Tactics. This role involves developing internal tools for game development, mentoring engineers, and managing performance while fostering a productive environment. Successful candidates will have experience in game development, especially in C++ and Unreal Engine, and should excel in leadership and collaboration.
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Qualifications
- 5+ years experience as a software engineer.
- 2+ years experience leading an engineering team.
- Experience with shipping products on multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
- Create and support an engineering vision and strategy.
- Mentor engineers and manage team performance.
- Drive improvements in workflows and content creation.
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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 on the Core Tech team within Teamfight Tactics, you will work with a diverse leadership team to lead a passionate team of engineers in the development of internal and shared tools that empower all developers and collaborators to make the best game experiences for our players. In addition, you will be driving efforts toward improved workflows and efficient content creation. Teamfight Tactics is a multi-platform game; supporting PC, Android, and iOS; so cross-platform experience would be beneficial. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of the Core Tech team.
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. Base your decisions on sound analysis and avoid 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.
- 5+ years experience as a software engineer.
- 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor.
- 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.
- Experience in C++ and UnrealEngine game development
- Experience participating in technical discussions such as technical design reviews and code reviews
- Experience with one or more of the following technology stacks: Game/C++, Services/Java, Unreal / Unity
- Mobile and/or multi-platform development experience.
- Experience with the pre production, production, and post-production phases of game development
- Experience with build & release pipeline management
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.
Duties
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
- Seniority levelNot Applicable
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
- IndustriesComputer Games, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Internet
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