Riot Games · 1 day ago
Principal Software Engineer, Services - Unpublished R&D Product
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$246K/yr - $343K/yr
8+ years expRiot Games is a company focused on creating player-first experiences, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer for an unpublished R&D product centered on backend services. The role involves leading the development of backend systems that support core gameplay, ensuring reliability, and mentoring junior engineers.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deliver internet scale backend services for a genre-defining game we will deliver globally to millions of people
Own building features from in-game all the way down to the backend service implementation
Champion the technical vision for the team with production and management
Collaborate with leadership on planning and long term vision for gameplay related services
Build features to improve server reliability and performance
Implement server infrastructure in support of new gameplay features
Build and support live services for the game
Work with cloud technologies and services such as AWS
Mentor more junior engineers on the team
Collaborate effectively with art, design, and other disciplines within game development
Review and identify risks and requirements for usage of shared technologies owned by other teams
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience building large scale backend systems or game services
Experience developing large systems from scratch, including gathering requirements and designing scalable, production-ready architecture
BS degree or equivalent experience
Expertise with C++, Java, Golang, or any other modern language
Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies
Preferred
Experience working on a global scale online game
Experience with Unreal Engine
Experience with C++ and Golang
Experience working on both sides of client/service architecture
Experience with CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
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
Equity
Short and long-term disability
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
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