Senior Software Engineer - Publishing Platform, Content Access Platform

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO

Flexible work schedules

Medical/Dental/Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Content Access Platform (CAP) team to own and operate large-scale, distributed services supporting millions of players worldwide. You will work with game studios to deliver platform solutions that boost efficiency, scalability and reliability for developers across Riot’s ecosystem of digital goods and progression systems.

You will design, build, and operate microservices for managing virtual assets, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of professional software development.
• 3+ years in Java or Kotlin, building and operating scalable services.
• Experience with distributed system architectures and large-scale cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate microservices for managing virtual assets and progression systems.
• Collaborate with teams to design, prototype, build, and ship new features.
• Help ensure the team consistently executes with excellence.
• Be part of a rotational on-call schedule for live product and internal customer support.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Distributed systems

Cloud services

On-call experience

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Amazon Aurora

AWS

Kafka

Job description

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 on the Content Access Platform (CAP) team, you will own and operate large-scale, distributed services that support millions of Riot players worldwide, enabling them to engage with their favorite games and participate in Riot's ecosystem of digital goods and progression systems. Working closely with game studios, you'll help identify and deliver platform solutions that prioritize efficiency, scalability, and reliability for developers, while powering in-game experiences across all of Riot's titles - from battle passes, missions, and in-game stats to virtual currency wallets and player inventories. Your passion for delivering player value will help create new experiences that delight our fans, and you will report to the Engineering Manager of the Content Access Platform team within Publishing Platform.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and operate microservices for managing virtual assets and progression systems for Riot's players and fans
• Work with teams of experts across the company to design, prototype, build, and ship new features
• Help ensure that your team is consistently executing with excellence
• Be part of a rotational on-call schedule for live product and internal customer support
• Work with technical and non-technical customers to understand their requirements and design solutions that fit their needs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in professional software development
• 3+ years of professional experience working with Java or Kotlin, including experience building and operating highly scalable services in these languages
• Experience with distributed system architectures and with maintaining large scale cloud services

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with data storage technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, Dynamo, etc.
• Experience with networking technologies from HTTP down to the network layer (TCP/IP, routing, etc)
• Experience with industry standard cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with event driven architectures and event brokers such as Kafka, EventBridge, EventHub, etc.

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 a