Riot Games

Senior Software Engineer, Riot Client - Publishing Platform

Los Angeles, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

C++Code ReviewCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas, but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains.
Riot Client is the gateway for millions of players to play, discover, and install Riot games.
It is also an essential tool for internal game developers including live games and R&D games.

Develop and maintain desktop application features focusing on C++, with the ability to integrate with and contribute to web-based technologies
Deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable engineering solutions within your area of ownership, through hands-on contribution and technical design
Contribute to technical planning and design discussions, helping evaluate tradeoffs between long-term sustainability and near-term delivery needs
Work closely with cross-functional partners, including product, production, QA, design, and data insight
Experience of cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and QA
That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player.
Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
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.

6+ years of related industry experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or comparable experience in software development
Expertise with C++ in application development
Experience in web development
Experience working with complex code bases
Experience of working with desktop applications
Experience of working with Electron
Experience with build pipelines
Build and apply a strong understanding of the Riot Client's dependency landscape, partnering with teams to align on technical solutions

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.
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.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.

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