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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for riot games developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Riot Games developer do?

A typical workday for a Riot Games Developer involves writing and reviewing code, participating in sprint planning, troubleshooting bugs, and collaborating with artists, designers, and QA testers to bring game features to life. Developers often engage in cross-functional meetings to align technical solutions with creative and gameplay goals while ensuring stable performance and scalability. The role requires frequent communication with other departments to ensure new features are integrated smoothly and meet the high standards expected by players. This collaborative environment fosters continuous learning and professional growth, making it both challenging and rewarding.

What is a Riot Games developer?

A Riot Games Developer is a software engineer, game designer, or tech professional who works on developing, maintaining, and improving Riot Games' titles, such as League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics. These developers specialize in various areas like gameplay programming, backend services, AI, or graphics engineering. Their role includes writing code, debugging issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality player experiences. Riot values a player-focused approach, meaning developers continuously iterate on features based on player feedback.

How to become a Riot Games developer?

To become a Riot Games developer, candidates typically need a strong background in computer science, software engineering, or related fields, along with proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java. Relevant experience in game development, knowledge of game engines like Unreal or Unity, and skills in problem-solving and teamwork are also important. Applying through Riot's careers website and demonstrating a portfolio of relevant projects can improve chances of selection.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Riot Games developer?

To thrive as a Riot Games Developer, you need a strong background in software engineering, proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Java, and a solid understanding of game development principles. Familiarity with industry-standard engines like Unreal or Unity, version control systems like Git, and a track record of collaborating on large-scale projects is highly desirable. Excellent communication, creative problem-solving, and a passion for gaming are soft skills that set candidates apart in this dynamic environment. These skills ensure that developers can contribute high-quality code, work effectively within teams, and help deliver engaging player experiences.

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Infographic showing various Riot Games Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$145K - $195K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a software engineer, you'll work with both new and current technologies, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value.
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Live Experiences teams within Teamfight Tactics, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and experiences for our players. You will discuss and define the needs of art, design, and audio in a highly collaborative environment. You will build new technology in a wide variety of game systems to meet those needs. As Teamfight Tactics is a multi-platform game, supporting PC, Android, and iOS, cross-platform experience would be beneficial. You will report to the Engineering Manager accountable for the Live Experiences teams.
Responsibilities:
  • Build gameplay features and systems for TFT game modes and cosmetics
  • Build around-game UI features, including progression and monetization flows in collaboration with Visual Designers and User Experience creatives
  • Collaborate and drive on product, technical and architectural discussions, ensuring alignment with product vision and engineering strategy
  • Improve efficiency for developers and unlock their ability to create awesome experiences by improving tools and workflows
  • Align with stakeholders and disciplines spanning multiple teams across TFT to deliver awesome features
  • Provide mentorship to engineers, tech artists, and tech designers
  • Participate and improve the team's support rotation
  • Reduce ambiguity in a problem space through technical discovery & prototyping

Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of software development, including shipping one or more products on large code bases that span a range of platforms and tools
  • 4+ years Unreal Engine experience, with familiarity in game engine tools, workflows, & content pipelines
  • Expertise with C++ and Gameplay Engineering (Character, Camera, Controls)
  • Experience leveraging strong communication skills to collaborate across disciplines (e.g. Design, Art, QA, Production) to create solutions
  • Experience mentoring others in both soft and hard skills
  • Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in making tech decisions
  • BS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals

Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics
  • Mobile and/or multi-platform experience

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. 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.
  • (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $229,200.00 - $319,500.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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About Riot Games

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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.

Industry

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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