Manager of Software Engineering, Riot Games

Services, VALORANT

$192.5k

+ equity

C#
Java
C++
Unreal Engine
Golang
Senior and Expert level
Los Angeles
Riot Games

Player-focused game development platform

Open for applications

Riot Games

Player-focused game development platform

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainment

Open for applications

$192.5k

+ equity

C#
Java
C++
Unreal Engine
Golang
Senior and Expert level
Los Angeles

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainment

Company mission

To be the most player-focused game company in the world.

Company mission

To be the most player-focused game company in the world.

Top investors

24% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Riot Games has grown into one of the world’s most prominent online and mobile game developers, due in large part to the success of its 2009 flagship title League of Legends which hosts over 120M users every month.

Riot is riding the wave of online gaming growth, having made a well timed switch from PC-only into mobile-based gaming, as capitalizing on the rising popularity of esports, with the League of Legends World Championships one of the most watched events in the space.

While expanding its portfolio with new titles has played a role in Riot's evolution, the company's continued success is more firmly rooted in the enduring strength of League of Legends itself. Riot has built a vast ecosystem around the game, from its global eSports tournaments tand regional leagues to its numerous brand partnerships and sponsorships. The League of Legends World Championship in particular remains a cultural and commercial powerhouse, drawing massive viewership and sustaining global engagement. And since its acquisition by Tencent in 2011, Riot has also expanded its presence in Asia, opening new studios in Shanghai and beyond, to further strengthen its site to markets where competitive gaming and eSports are deeply embedded.

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Benefits

  • Family Care: Life insurance, parental leave, plus short and long-term disability.
  • Open Paid Time Off: In addition to holidays, a 2-week end of year break, and a 1-week mid-year break, Rioters are trusted to take the time they need throughout the year.
  • Play Fund: Riot’s annual play fund allows Rioters to broaden their knowledge of the games that matter to players and the community.
  • Retirement: Riot matches retirement contributions so you can continue to play games long after you retire.
  • Donation Matching: Riot matches donations of time and money to nonprofits to double down on support.
  • Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans that cover you as well as your spouse/domestic partner and children.

Funding (2 rounds)

Sep 2009

$8m

SERIES C

Jul 2008

$7m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $15m

This company has top investors

Leadership

Brandon Beck

(Co-Founder & Co-Chairman)

Prior to co-founding Riot Games in 2006, Brandon was a Management Consultant at Bain & Company.

Marc Merrill

(Co-Founder, CPO & Co-Chairman)

After a degree at the University of Southern California, they worked as a U.S. Bank Analyst and a Manager of Advanstar Communications. They co-founded Riot Games with Brandon in September 2006, alongside being a Principal of NaHCo3 since 2016.

Dylan joined the Riot team in 2011 as CFO and COO, becoming CEO in 2023. Prior to this, he spent 7 years at Goldman Sachs as a VP and nearly 4 years at A.T. Kearney as a Senior Associate.

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