Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics
Riot Games3 months ago
Responsibilities
- Build gameplay features and systems for Teamfight Tactics game modes and cosmetics.
- Build around-game UI features, including progression and monetization flows, with Visual Designers and User Experience creatives.
- Drive product, technical, and architectural discussions aligned with product vision and engineering strategy.
- Improve developer tools and workflows to increase team efficiency.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and disciplines across multiple Teamfight Tactics teams.
- Mentor engineers, tech artists, and tech designers.
- Participate in and improve the team’s support rotation.
- Reduce ambiguity through technical discovery and prototyping.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience, including shipping products on large code bases spanning multiple platforms and tools.
- 4+ years of Unreal Engine experience and familiarity with game engine tools, workflows, and content pipelines.
- Expertise with C++ and gameplay engineering, including character, camera, and controls systems.
- Experience collaborating across Design, Art, QA, Production, and other disciplines.
- Experience mentoring others in both soft and hard skills.
- Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in technical decision-making.
- BS in Computer Science or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics is desired.
- Mobile and/or multi-platform experience is desired.
Benefits
- Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules are offered.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance are provided.
- Parental leave is available for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
- A 401(k) with company match is offered.
About Riot Games
Riot Games develops and publishes online multiplayer games for PC and mobile, including League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift. The company operates free-to-play titles monetized via in-game purchases and runs global esports leagues and events around its franchises. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Riot is a subsidiary of Tencent with offices worldwide.