Senior Software Engineer - Data Foundations: Data Experiences and Automation Los Angeles (USA) [...]

Gamecompanies; California (MO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks a Senior Software Engineer for their Data Foundations team. This role involves developing innovative solutions to enhance data usage and reporting capabilities, thus improving the experience for players. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Python, SQL, and data engineering within Agile and DevOps environments. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and an inclusive culture focused on teamwork and diversity.

Benefits

Open paid time off policy

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Parental leave

401k with company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Python and SQL.
• 3+ years experience with data warehousing.
• Understanding of core data engineering concepts and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance systems for effective engagement with tools in the data ecosystem.
• Participate in code reviews and attend stand-up meetings.
• Be part of an on-call rotation to support live products.

Skills

Python

SQL

Agile

DevOps

data engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

ETL frameworks

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Data Foundations: Data Experiences and Automation

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 Senior Software Engineer in Riot Data Foundations on the Data Experiences and Automation team, you will have the chance to affect how Riot collects and uses data to improve the experience for players and Rioters. You'll work closely with our product partner and technical lead to expand data consumption and reporting capabilities and build solutions to improve the development lifecycle for data engineers and insight analysts throughout the organization. You'll be helping as Riot enables advancements and fast iteration in Machine Learning and GenAI pipelines. You will bring your experience working with globally distributed systems and work with our team of software engineers to help build efficient solutions. You will report into the Engineering Manager of the team.

Responsibilities:

Build and enhance systems that allow team members to more effectively engage with the tools in our data ecosystem.

Attend stand-ups and team rituals, and work with other software engineers to deliver on team goals

Participate in code reviews with other members of the team

Be part of an on-call rotation to support our live products

Provide meaningful code reviews for other members of the team

Work collaboratively with non technical customers to accomplish deliverables

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable field

Understanding of core data engineering concepts and data pipelines

5+ years experience in Python, and SQL

3+ years experience working with data warehousing

Experience in working in Agile and DevOps environment

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with ML Operations and GenAI pipelines and infrastructure

Experience with open source ETL frameworks such as Airflow, Luigi, or similar

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!

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.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming .

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.

(Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $161,500.00 - $227,000.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.