Software Engineer, Web - Esports Platform & Experiences

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work across multiple domains. They work with new and existing technology, building innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and create player value.

As a Software Engineer on the Esports Platform & Experiences Team, you will build and maintain player-facing products. This includes sites like LoLEsports, ValorantEsports, Pick’Em and the rest of our properties. You will work on a team alongside Product Managers, Designers and other Engineers across esports. Every single product you work on is created with our fans in mind, and was built to amplify our live-events such as Worlds & VALORANT Champions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with designers to bring new features and products to live
• Design and build efficient and reusable frontend systems that drive fandom products
• Integrate with Esports & Riot Services to link together player journeys across our entire ecosystems, tying into the game itself.
• Quickly iterate on prototypes and new areas to find feasible solutions for the products we are building
• Take part in planning and scoping exercises

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working with real-life, user-facing applications
• Hands-on programming experience with Typescript, React & CSS-in-JS paradigms
• You have a good understanding of modern web architecture and technologies
• Willingness to learn and grow your own skill set. Our industry evolves fast, and paradigms change over time.
• Experience with management tools such as Jira or GitHub

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of and experience with GraphQL
• Real-Life Experience using modern Web Frameworks, such as NextJS, Remix or SvelteKit
• Serverless & Edge environments are something that excites you
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

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 the experiences of players, this could be 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.