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As a Network Engineer, you will take ownership of complex network configurations, troubleshooting, and optimizations. You'll play a key role in driving infrastructure improvements, leading technical project implementations, and acting as an escalation point for difficult networking issues. Your responsibilities will include automating routine processes, improving monitoring and alerting systems, and contributing to network architecture decisions. You will also mentor junior engineers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and help shape best practices for network reliability and security.

• Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of Riot's corporate network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and drive resolution independently.
• Provide expert recommendations and strategic direction for network evolution.
• Serve as the final point of escalation for emergent network events.
• Own and deliver critical networking projects from planning to execution.
• Act as a key liaison with third-party vendors, influencing technical decisions.
• Author and maintain RFCs, contributing to network engineering best practices.
• Design, develop, and implement automation tools for network monitoring and response.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
• Take full responsibility for On-Call duties, handling major incidents.

• Deep expertise in configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, LACP, MLAG, EVPN/VXLAN).
• Strong experience with network security, including firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and AAA frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of network utilities and monitoring tools (ICMP, Syslog, NetFlow, SNMP, Wireshark).
• Hands-on experience managing wireless networks and remote access solutions.

• Extensive knowledge of Palo Alto, Juniper, and Arista networking technologies.
• Strong scripting (Python) and automation (Ansible) expertise.
• Experience designing and managing AWS networking solutions (route 53)
• Background in DevOps, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD networking integrations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience, with multiple years in a network engineering role.
  

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

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.