Riot Games · 2 days ago
Principal Software Engineer - VALORANT, Competitive
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expRiot Games is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical development of essential VALORANT metasystems. In this role, you will be responsible for core systems and features that serve 30 million players, while mentoring engineers and driving technical direction across multiple teams.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Be hands-on in development, writing excellent code that sets a high standard for other engineers
Define and drive the technical direction in an area spanning multiple teams
Champion the technical vision for your team with production and game management
Advocate for players, your area, and internal development customers when deciding what to build and why. Build alignment and coordinate with other teams across VALORANT when working on cross-game features
Serve as a technical leader on projects, designing technical solutions and reviewing others’ to anticipate disruptions or complexities. Resolve ambiguity and ensure high quality engineering across your area. Write critical portions of code and shepherd solutions to successful deployment
Plan and sequence the parallel rollout of major system changes using technical designs and instruction
Be a standard-bearer and role model of Riot values for your team and others
Be a force multiplier for your team. Mentor senior engineers on your team and enable them to deliver complex projects
Other reasonable activities required by management
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience as a hands-on software engineer
8+ years of experience with GoLang, C++, or equivalent languages
4+ years experience developing distributed systems at scale
Experience driving design and delivery of complex, 12+month projects, including talking to customers, planning, design, delivery, testing, and operation
Experience mentoring and leading other engineers
Preferred
2+ years experience in matchmaking or competitive multiplayer systems
Experience with Unreal Engine
Experience in Agile processes and continuous delivery
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
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