Staff Software Engineer, 3Cs - Unpublished R&D Product

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.

As a Staff Software Engineer on an unpublished R&D product, you will be at the forefront of merging cutting edge camera, control, and character behaviors to bring fast paced, responsive, and emotionally resonant gameplay to life. This role is not just about coding; it's about pioneering innovative solutions that resonate with millions of players worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with industry leading designers and artists to design and implement AAA quality camera, control, and character behaviors
Own implementation of character traversal and other game system components from conception to production.
Guide animators through the ins and outs of the game engine's animation system.
Deliver innovative game experiences in line with our experimental, learning-based approach.
Provide critical input on all aspects of design and development in this early phase R&D project.
Contribute to the technical culture of the team, ensuring the right balance of speed and sustainability.
Foster a collaborative environment where knowledge and skills are shared.
Mentor your peers across disciplines, and invest in sharing insights and learnings on both technical and creative problem-solving

Required Qualifications:

You have 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering within the games industry.
Professional experience working in traversal, camera control, or similar systems in a AAA quality product.
Experience engaging with designers and other creatives, ensuring the delivery of delightful and satisfying moment to moment gameplay.
Experience working with C++, and Animation systems.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience, underpins your technical expertise.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience developing gameplay systems (movement, camera, animation) in various game engines (i.e. Unreal, Unity, etc.)
Familiarity with game engine internals and extending or modifying engine code.

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.