Riot Games · 20 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expRiot Games is a leading gaming company known for its player-first approach. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Gameplay team of Teamfight Tactics to create player-facing gameplay systems, develop tools for designers and artists, and ensure high-quality game releases across platforms.
ElectronicsSoftwareGamingComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Create new capabilities for TFT content creators, , including new functionality for champions, traits, and set mechanics in TFT
Lead and contribute to technical design and implementation of Gameplay systems
Make it easier for TFT developers to create awesome experiences by improving their tools and workflows
Partner with stakeholders and various disciplines spanning multiple teams to develop solutions that meet cross-discipline needs while being technically sustainable
Foster a creative atmosphere in which all disciplines can shine
Ensure exceptional code quality by adhering to engineering excellence which includes: code maintainability, quality, monitoring, code reviews, and documentation
Provide mentorship to engineers, tech artists, and tech designers
Participate in the team's on-call / support rotation
Qualification
Required
6+ years of game development, including shipping one or more products on large code bases that span a range of platforms and tools
4+ years of professional experience in C++
Proficiency in using game engines (ex. Unity, Unreal Engine) and familiarity with game engine tools, workflows, & content pipelines
Experience collaborating across disciplines (e.g. Design, Art, QA, Production) to create solutions
Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns
Understanding of common UI software design patterns (ex. MVC, MVVM, MVP)
Experience implementing software engineering best practices within your team, including design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, tools improvements, source control management, build processes, and testing
Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in making tech decisions
BS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals
Preferred
Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics
Mobile and/or multi-platform experience
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
$21MKey Investors
Benchmark,FirstMark,TencentBenchmark,FirstMark
2018-12-31Series 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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