Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (Bots) - League of Legends (Mandarin-Proficiency Required)
Riot Games1 day ago
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems using traditional game AI, machine learning technology, and proprietary engine technologies.
- Build and integrate bot systems and develop the services and tools that power them.
- Collaborate with game designers, engineers, product partners, and global teams to translate player needs into compelling bot experiences.
- Own complex technical initiatives from design through delivery and contribute to architectural decisions.
- Improve engineering workflows and quality through best practices, mentorship, code reviews, and technical collaboration.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the game industry.
- At least 3 years of C++ development experience in a production environment.
- Hands-on experience in gameplay engineering or AI/Bots engineering.
- Interest in building and operating machine-learning-powered applications, including learning model inference, deployment, and integration into game systems.
- Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
- Professional working proficiency in Mandarin for technical collaboration with international partners.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Preferred qualifications include experience or interest in machine learning applications, game backend services, data-driven decision-making, full-stack game engineering, and Unreal, Unity, or other commercial game engines.
- Experience playing or a deep desire to play League of Legends is preferred.
Benefits
- Hybrid work based at the Los Angeles office with an expectation of being onsite 1–2 days per week.
- Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Parental leave for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and children.
- 401k with company match.
Tech Stack
C++Unity
Categories
Gaming
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.