Riot Games · 5 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Console - Unpublished R&D Product
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expRiot Games is a company focused on creating innovative gaming experiences, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for an unpublished R&D product. In this role, you will lead console development, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the game meets creative and quality standards while developing and debugging core features.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Work closely with QA, engineers, designers and artists to understand and address the technical, creative and artistic requirements of the game on console
Investigate, understand and solve complex technical problems specific to console
Profile and optimize performance and memory usage on console platforms
Integrate first party features for each console platform into the game
Drive the implementation of technical certification requirements on each platform
Participate in the planning and execution of engineering work for console including requirements gathering, technical discovery, work breakdown and estimation
Drive exceptional quality by adhering to and evolving the team’s practices of engineering excellence, including code maintainability, quality, monitoring, code reviews, and documentation
Provide mentorship to new engineers as the team scales, and provide feedback that supports their technical growth
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including experience delivering live or shipped products at scale
3+ years experience working on console-specific game development
Experience shipping one or more console platform titles
Experience in performance profiling and optimization on console
Experience implementing TCRs/TRCs for one or more console platforms
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems with minimal support
Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience building multiplayer games
Experience implementing or porting UI on console platforms
Experience implementing the gamepad experience for one or more console games
Experience with input handling (Common UI, Enhanced Input)
Experience in graphics/rendering
Benefits
Open paid time off policy
Flexible work schedules
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
401k with company match
Company
Riot Games
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21M2018-12-31Series Unknown· $6M
2016-11-14Convertible Note
2011-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
A. Dylan Jadeja
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Beck
Co-chairman, Co-founder
Recent News
2026-01-07
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