Senior Software Engineer, Services - VALORANT, Player Dynamics

Riot Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Riot Games in Los Angeles is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the VALORANT Player Dynamics Team to keep the game safe for all players by enforcing fair play and strong community feedback. You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Player Dynamics team.

You will lead without authority, own end-to-end features from client to backend service implementation, and design, build, and deliver large-scale backend services to support millions of players while collaborating with producers, game

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Expertise with C++, C#, Java, Golang, or similar language(s).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver in-game client features enabling players to have a world-class experience.
• Collaborate closely with producers, game designers, and UX experts.
• Own building features from in-game all the way down to the backend service implementation.
• Design, build, and deliver large scale backend services to support millions of players.
• Build and support live services for the game (this role involves an on-call commitment).

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Golang

Education

BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Unreal Engine

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 a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You’ll lead without authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.

VALORANT is Riot’s take on a character-based tactical shooter (for more info on VALORANT!)

As a Senior Software Engineer on the VALORANT Player Dynamics Team, you will be responsible for the systems that keep the game safe for all players by enforcing fair play and communication. You will be working closely with the team to react to analytics and community feedback to make VALORANT a positive, fun gaming experience for everyone.

You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Player Dynamics team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver in-game client features enabling players to have a world-class experience
• Collaborate closely with producers, game designers, and UX experts
• Own building features from in-game all the way down to the backend service implementation
• Design, build, and deliver large scale backend services to support millions of players
• Build and support live services for the game (this role involves an on-call commitment)

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer
• BS degree or equivalent experience
• Expertise with C++, C#, Java, Golang, or similar language(s)

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience working with cloud computing and cloud technologies
• Professional experience building large scale backend systems or game services
• Professional experience building player- or user-facing frontend experiences (e.g. web, mobile, game)
• Experience with social systems in large scale multiplayer games, especially ones with long standing, healthy communities.
• Professional or hobby experience working with Unreal Engine

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!

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.

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

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.