Staff Software Engineer, Server Systems - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to work on innovative server systems for an unpublished MMO. You’ll engage with cross-disciplinary teams to develop scalable, efficient solutions that enhance player experiences. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of game development expertise, particularly in distributed systems using C and C++. Embrace a collaborative culture that prioritizes players' enjoyment and technical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Open paid time off

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401k with company match

Qualifications

• Experience in server-side systems and architecture for MMOs is critical.
• Proficient in C and C++, work on systems in Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design sustainable solutions for distributed server systems.
• Lead technical design and architectural direction for projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on server features.

Skills

Game Development

Distributed Systems

C++

Golang

Blueprint Visual Scripting

Education

6+ years in Game Development

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Server Systems - Unpublished R&D Product

Staff Software Engineer, Server Systems - Unpublished R&D Product

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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 a Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You’ll drive important features and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.

On our unpublished MMO, you will work with all team disciplines to design, implement, and iterate on modern game development workflows and pipelines. You will work in a small team alongside a product lead, technical artists, designers, and other engineers to ensure we can efficiently deliver on our player’s dreams. This role is for an engineer who has experience with distributed servers and services; the work done in this role will be foundational to the core experience of our MMO for years to come.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver sustainable, scalable solutions for a distributed network of servers and services, including new MMO server systems that integrate with existing C++, Blueprint, or Golang-based systems
• Lead and contribute to architecture requirements, technical design, and implementation of server-side systems, helping to define the team’s technical direction and standards
• Partner with technical leadership on solution design, and collaborate with game designers to create high-performance systems that enhance player experience
• Work cross-functionally to gather requirements, plan initiatives, and consistently deliver reliable, integrated server features
• Mentor fellow engineers in your areas of expertise, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and shared best practices
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in game development, including contributions to at least one shipped title
• Proficient in C and C++, with additional experience interfacing with services written in Golang
• Strong background in distributed server and services architecture, with hands-on expertise in server-to-server and server-to-client messaging systems
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing MMORPGs with a focus on game server architecture
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5, including proficiency in Blueprint visual scripting
  
  
  

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

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 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 $192,500.00 - $269,400.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Games, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Internet

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