Riot Games · 1 day ago
Network Engineer II
Riot Games is dedicated to being the most player-focused company in the world, and they are seeking a Network Engineer to join their Epub Event Technology team. In this role, you will help shape the network that powers Riot’s esports events, focusing on planning, execution, and maintenance of a new network in a high-pressure environment.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Automation & Orchestration of
Deployment Workflows: Develop "Day 0/1" provisioning for Cisco (IOS/NX-OS) and Palo Alto (PAN-OS) using industry standard tools and scripting languages
Self-Service Tooling: Build API-driven tools (Python/Flask/FastAPI) that allow non-technical staff to safely manage port toggling, VLAN assignments, and PoE status
Vendor-Agnostic Architecture: Design architecture using abstraction layers (e.g., NetBox, Jinja2) to ensure automation logic is portable across future hardware vendors
Infrastructure Engineering & Support
Tier 3 Support: Serve as the senior escalation point for the core environment, including Cisco Switching/Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Cisco UCS
Event Streamlining: Standardize the "Golden Image" for event networking, ensuring consistent security posture and performance
Qualification
Required
5 Years enterprise experience with Layer 2/3, Firewalls and policing
Ability to write clean, reusable code
Experience consuming APIs to bridge disparate systems
Preferred
Palo Alto Networks
REST APIs
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.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21M2018-12-31Series Unknown· $6M
2016-11-14Convertible Note
2011-02-01Acquired
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