Staff Software Engineer, Services - Unpublished R&D Product
Riot GamesResponsibilities
- Design, build, and deliver internet-scale backend services for a globally distributed game.
- Develop and support multi-service architecture for globally scalable services.
- Build features spanning in-game functionality through backend service implementation.
- Improve server reliability and performance through new features and infrastructure.
- Implement server infrastructure supporting gameplay features.
- Build and support live services for the game.
- Work with cloud technologies and services such as AWS.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with art, design, and other game development disciplines.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience building large-scale backend systems or game services.
- Experience developing large systems from scratch, including requirements gathering and scalable, production-ready architecture design.
- BS degree or equivalent experience.
- Expertise with C++ and Golang.
- Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies.
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience as a technical lead.
- Preferred: experience with global-scale online games, mobile game development, and both client- and service-side architecture.
- Preferred: experience with CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins and containerization technologies such as Docker.
- Resume and cover letter are required.
Benefits
- Riot Games promotes teamwork, diversity and inclusion, and a fair and collaborative workplace culture.
- The role emphasizes player-focused work, craft expertise, collaboration, and player empathy.
About Riot Games
Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights. Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. Riot has been featured on numerous lists including Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “25 Best Companies to Work in Technology,” “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials,” and “50 Best Workplaces for Flexibility.” Riot Games recruiters will never ask for money or request sensitive information, and they'll always reach out from an @riotgames.com email address. You can learn more about Riot’s interview process here: https://www.riotgames.com/en/work-with-us/interviewing-at-riot/interview-process