Senior Software Engineer, Player Platform - Riot Client

Riot Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Player Platform team in Los Angeles. This role involves creating the desktop software that bridges players with Riot's games like League of Legends and VALORANT. Your contributions will shape how millions of players interact with Riot's ecosystem, ensuring a seamless experience and promoting deeper engagement.

Benefits

Open paid time off policy

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Expertise with C++ in application development.
• Professional or other experience working with TypeScript and React.

Responsibilities

• Develop desktop application features in C++ with an understanding of backend to web frontend flow.
• Create high-quality software by writing unit, functional, and automation tests.
• Mentor other engineers in your areas of expertise.

Skills

C++

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Electron

TypeScript

React

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Player Platform - Riot Client

Additional Locations:

Mercer Island, USA

Job Id: REQ-0009102

Riot Client is the gateway to play for all of Riot's desktop experiences. Utilized by over 100 Million players across the globe to discover, install and play titles like League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics and more. We aspire to have Riot Client hyper serve players, providing them with the information they need to decide what they want to play, how they want to play it and with whom.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Riot Client team, you'll create the desktop software that millions of players worldwide use to authenticate, install, patch, discover and launch Riot's games. Your work will be players' first touchpoint with the wide range of experiences that Riot has to offer - including League of Legends, VALORANT, Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and beyond. You will allow players to discover new games from the Riot ecosystem, unlock content, and promote overall deeper engagement.

You'll embrace the values of the team by leading and swarming on the highest value work and working cross-discipline to establish the best possible experiences for players while making sound architecture decisions. You will eagerly dive into new areas of tech with the support of your teammates. You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Riot Client team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop desktop application features in C++ with an understanding of the backend to web frontend flow of the app
• Create high-quality software by writing unit, functional, and automation tests
• Partner with product, quality, user experience, and visual design to create the best possible experience for both players and game developers by providing clear insight into technical requirements and limitations
• Drive best practices and projects on the team in collaboration with partner teams
• Mentor other engineers in your areas of expertise

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or comparable experience in software development
• Expertise with C++ in application development
• Experience working with complex code bases
• Have been responsible for driving the design and leading of development of efforts (over 3-month scope), including requirements gathering, planning, testing, and release or deployment
• Strengths in collaboration and communication

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional or other experience working with TypeScript and React
• Professional or other experience 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!

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, weput 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 SanFrancisco 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.
• (Mercer Island 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.