Software Engineering Manager, Riot Games

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend services, frameworks, or developer tooling
• 1+ years of experience as a people manager, leading engineering teams in an agile environment
• Professional proficiency in Go or Java
• Experience building and maintaining shared libraries or platforms used by large engineering organizations
• A "product mindset" regarding internal tools—valuing developer ergonomics and documentation as much as performance
• For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Desirable

• Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains
• As an Engineering Manager, you’ll guide an engineering team through all the phases of the software development and operations lifecycle. You’ll also serve as a people manager, mentor, and coach for the engineers, overseeing performance management, growth opportunities, and accountability
• Developer Connections (DevCon) connects developers around the globe allowing them to create and ship games reliably and efficiently. We sit at the intersection of Game Studios, R&D, and Central Tech, allowing us to keep our fingers on the pulse of development across Riot
• Our aim is to unblock teams so they can hit essential milestones for launching features and future games. As the Manager of Software Engineering for DevCon: Tools & Frameworks, your mission is to accelerate the developer experience by providing the core building blocks for our global ecosystem
• You will lead the evolution of Go and Java frameworks that allow teams to spin up services with minimal boilerplate, ensuring easy integration with the rest of Riot's tech stack
• Additionally, you will manage our Slackbot Platform—enabling teams to deploy AI-powered customer support flows—and an ecosystem of tools focused on reducing operational overhead and automating the "inner loop" of the game development process
• Your work ensures that Riot engineers can focus on building games, not the plumbing. You’ll work with a multitude of teams across the globe including game teams, security, and other central engineering teams
• You will need to understand and balance the needs of these various teams to provide one cohesive experience that ultimately accelerates the Riot game development experience
• Lead and Mentor: You will manage a team of engineers, guiding their career growth, performing code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety
• Own the Roadmap: You will define the vision for Riot’s internal frameworks and automation tools, ensuring they meet customers needs and remain compliant
• Drive Operational Excellence: You will ensure that your teams’ offerings are highly available and supported, maintaining high standards for documentation and developer self-service
• Technical Stewardship: You will stay hands-on enough to contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring our frameworks integrate seamlessly with other core Riot technologies