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Senior Brand Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Brand Management at Riot is focused on players and fans. Our mission is to make it better to be a player by building trust, inspiring fandom, and creating meaningful, resonant experiences across ...

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Manager, Endpoint Management

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We are seeking a Manager of Endpoint Management to lead the strategy, delivery, and evolution of a ... Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as ...

Riot Games

Senior Brand Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Brand Management at Riot is focused on players and fans. Our mission is to make it better to be a player by building trust, inspiring fandom, and creating meaningful, resonant experiences across ...

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Software Engineering Manager, Expressions - VALORANT

Software Engineering Manager, Expressions - VALORANT

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As an Engineering Manager, you'll predominantly offer creative solutions to organizational design. You'll also serve as a mentor for a team of engineers, overseeing performance management, growth opportunities, and accountability.
As the Manager, Software Engineering on VALORANT (for more info on VALORANT click here!) you'll bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in many broader domains. You'll be part of a passionate, cross discipline team of developers to implement and design the game assets and code implementation of exciting existing premium content, such as gun skins. In addition your team will build new features and types of in-game content to give players even more ways to express themselves in VALORANT. of the team in addition to working in the code you'll also guide engineers on the team to grow in their careers and help the overall team meet its product and technical goals. Additionally, you'll own the technical direction for how VALORANT premium content is created by the VALORANT team and it is used by players in the live game. Part of the role is to collaborate deeply with all the art disciplines that help create our content, as well as Design and Product Management to help create content that players will love. You will report into a Senior Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities:
  • Own the technology for premium content end to end: during creation by artists, when players view the content in the out of game experience, and when players are using the content in game.
  • Work with Artist and Art teams to help create new kinds of content or improve existing ones to help realize the vision of the game
  • Create, review, and reframe an engineering vision with the team and key stakeholders including the Technology, Product, and Process Leads.
  • Collaborate effectively with art, design, and other disciplines within game development.
  • Identify, recruit, interview, and hire software engineers to help teams scale effectively.
  • Provide technical expertise throughout the product life cycle including design, implementation, and delivery of features while continuously improving the software engineering quality and efficiency.
  • Build and manage strong relationships between disciplines
  • Lead, grow, and coach team members to build talent over the long term
  • Demonstrate a high bar of craft excellence for your team
  • Cultivate your team's culture of collaboration, creativity and passion for game making
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor.
  • 1+ years of experience with C++
  • Experience collaborating across disciplines to create solutions.
Desired Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience
  • 2+ years of C++ experience
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Experience working with visual effects, 3D, or other artists either in games or in another industry
  • Familiarity working in an agile environment

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players and fans. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
  • Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
  • Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
  • Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
  • Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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