Senior Manager of Software Engineering, Riot Games

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience in developing developer tools
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams as a manager of managers
• Expertise with Java, C++, or similar language(s) and other CS fundamentals
• Expertise with CS fundamentals including system design, data structures, and algorithms
• In-depth knowledge of standard engineering best practices, techniques, and methodologies to drive quality outcomes
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams, departments, and disciplines to create solutions
• Experience in project management, prioritization frameworks, and guiding investment strategies in people and systems
• For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Desirable

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• Manage a team of highly skilled managers and engineers, overseeing performance management, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring positive results
• Manage and socialize an engineering vision for the team, including working with other leaders to create a long-term organization and staffing plan that supports technical product goals
• Contribute to all parts of the employee life-cycle, including budgets, recruiting, hiring, managing, and mentoring engineers, as well as managing contingent staff
• Partner with your Technical Leads to provide technical direction throughout the product life cycle while continuously improving the software engineering quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and technical production, to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within engineering teams and across other departments
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, guiding the team in adopting best practices and ensuring the technical excellence of our products