Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Principal Software Engineer, Rendering - Game Tech Group, Unreal Ecosystem
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$145K - $195K/yr
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Principal Software Engineer, Rendering - Game Tech Group, Unreal Ecosystem
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$145K - $195K/yr
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Intermediate Game Designer (Unreal Engine) with Security Clearance
Huntsville, AL · On-site +1
$153K/yr
Collaborate with artists, software engineers, and other game designers to implement gameplay ... Proficiency in Unreal Blueprints. * Familiarity with C++. * Experience in AR/VR development.
Intermediate Game Designer (Unreal Engine) with Security Clearance
Huntsville, AL · On-site +1
$153K/yr
Collaborate with artists, software engineers, and other game designers to implement gameplay ... Proficiency in Unreal Blueprints. * Familiarity with C++. * Experience in AR/VR development.
Principal Software Engineer, Rendering - Game Tech Group, Unreal Ecosystem
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Principal Software Engineer, Rendering - Game Tech Group, Unreal Ecosystem
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. * Work ...
Are you comfortable collaborating with game developers in the Unreal pipeline? If so, we may have the role for you. We are looking to hire a Rigger and/or a Technical Animator to kickstart our ...
Are you comfortable collaborating with game developers in the Unreal pipeline? If so, we may have the role for you. We are looking to hire a Rigger and/or a Technical Animator to kickstart our ...
Collaborate with artists, software engineers, and other game designers to implement gameplay ... Proficiency in Unreal Blueprints. * Experience in AR/VR development. * Strong problem-solving ...
Collaborate with artists, software engineers, and other game designers to implement gameplay ... Proficiency in Unreal Blueprints. * Experience in AR/VR development. * Strong problem-solving ...
$133K - $175K/yr
Our team is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine C++ Software Engineer to develop and deploy the technology at scale. YOUR ROLE In this role, you will: * Work as part of a small development team in a ...
$133K - $175K/yr
Our team is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine C++ Software Engineer to develop and deploy the technology at scale. YOUR ROLE In this role, you will: * Work as part of a small development team in a ...
Senior Software Engineer for Disruptive Architecture Industry Startup (C++/Unreal)
Boston, MA · On-site
$133K - $175K/yr
Our team is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine C++ Software Engineer to develop and deploy the technology at scale. YOUR ROLE In this role, you will: * Work as part of a small development team in a ...
Senior Software Engineer for Disruptive Architecture Industry Startup (C++/Unreal)
Boston, MA · On-site
$133K - $175K/yr
Our team is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine C++ Software Engineer to develop and deploy the technology at scale. YOUR ROLE In this role, you will: * Work as part of a small development team in a ...
Innovations Software Developer Intern Fall 2026
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Software development for the battery plant Unreal Engine 5 project including gameplay mechanic ... BA/BS Degree in Computer Science (preferred), Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or ...
Innovations Software Developer Intern Fall 2026
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Software development for the battery plant Unreal Engine 5 project including gameplay mechanic ... BA/BS Degree in Computer Science (preferred), Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or ...
Candidate will also have experience with game engine technology, specifically Unreal Engine, and proficiency in C++ programming language, leveraging these skills to design, develop, and implement ...
Candidate will also have experience with game engine technology, specifically Unreal Engine, and proficiency in C++ programming language, leveraging these skills to design, develop, and implement ...
Innovations Software Developer Intern Fall 2026
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Software development for the battery plant Unreal Engine 5 project including gameplay mechanic ... BA/BS Degree in Computer Science (preferred), Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or ...
Innovations Software Developer Intern Fall 2026
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Software development for the battery plant Unreal Engine 5 project including gameplay mechanic ... BA/BS Degree in Computer Science (preferred), Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or ...
Game Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Daily work will require experience in the Unity or Unreal game engines and the ability to learn ... Collaborate with designers, artists, and senior developers to implement gameplay features. * Follow ...
Game Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Daily work will require experience in the Unity or Unreal game engines and the ability to learn ... Collaborate with designers, artists, and senior developers to implement gameplay features. * Follow ...
Game Engine Developer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $130K/yr
Deep experience with Unreal Engine internals and plugin/module development. * Solid understanding ... Graphics programming experience (shaders, OpenGL, Vulkan). * Experience with additional game ...
Game Engine Developer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $130K/yr
Deep experience with Unreal Engine internals and plugin/module development. * Solid understanding ... Graphics programming experience (shaders, OpenGL, Vulkan). * Experience with additional game ...
Game Developer with Security Clearance
Huntsville, AL · On-site +1
Daily work will require experience in the Unity or Unreal game engines and the ability to learn ... Collaborate with designers, artists, and senior developers to implement gameplay features. * Follow ...
Game Developer with Security Clearance
Huntsville, AL · On-site +1
Daily work will require experience in the Unity or Unreal game engines and the ability to learn ... Collaborate with designers, artists, and senior developers to implement gameplay features. * Follow ...
Game Engine Developer
$120K - $130K/yr
Deep experience with Unreal Engine internals and plugin/module development. * Solid understanding ... Graphics programming experience (shaders, OpenGL, Vulkan). * Experience with additional game ...
Game Engine Developer
$120K - $130K/yr
Deep experience with Unreal Engine internals and plugin/module development. * Solid understanding ... Graphics programming experience (shaders, OpenGL, Vulkan). * Experience with additional game ...
Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games
OR · On-site +1
$280K - $400K/yr
Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...
Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games
OR · On-site +1
$280K - $400K/yr
Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...
Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games
$280K - $400K/yr
Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...
Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games
$280K - $400K/yr
Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...
Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games
$280K - $400K/yr
Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...
Senior Tools & Build Engineer, Games
$280K - $400K/yr
Administer and evolve Unreal Game Sync (UGS)-streams, project definitions, and build configs-while surfacing UGS information clearly inside your C# tools and editor UIs. Improve developer workflows ...
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Staff Software Engineer - Game Tech Group, Unreal Ecosystem
Riot GamesLos Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote
Other
Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted yesterday
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 also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives.
The UnEco (or Unreal Ecosystem) team has an impact on a wide array of topics, including gameplay features, runtime performance, tooling, CI/CD, just to name a few. As a Software Engineer III on the UnEco team, you'll gain organizational alignment by building a strong engineering vision and offering creative solutions to technical problems. They also serve as mentors for engineers, guiding their performance and finding growth opportunities delivering compelling player experiences.
Responsibilities:- Be hands-on in development, writing excellent code that sets a high standard for other engineers.
- Drive the ideation and process of setting technical direction within the Unreal Ecosystem, including advising leadership on prioritization of work efforts and buy/build decisions for major system components.
- Lead the technical execution of multi-month to year-plus work efforts across the business unit, holding teams to established standards.
- Help teams navigate ambiguity and complexity by breaking down problems, identifying risks, and clearly communicating trade-offs.
- Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem.
- Work with stakeholders across the organization to address their pain points and exceed their expectations for what continuous delivery game development can be.
- Be a standard-bearer and role model of Riot values for your team and others.
- Be a force multiplier for your team. Mentor senior engineers on your team and enable them to deliver complex projects.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Expertise with C++
- Experience with mobile development
- Experience working with modern video game engines
- Experience working with large game teams
- Experience working with large code bases
- Experience debugging, profiling and optimizing complex projects
- Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns
- Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines
- Experience with Unreal Engine
- Experience building online games
- Experience with console development
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 players' experiences, this could be your role!
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.
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