Staff Software Engineer, Riot Games

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency in languages like Go, Java, or Python
• Proven experience in setting engineering standards and influencing technical direction across multiple teams
• Strong skills in mentoring, collaboration, and project management, with a track record of leading high-impact projects

Desirable

• Riot Engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains
• As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives
• You’ll lead without authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering
• As a Staff Software Engineer on Developer Connections you’ll dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives
• 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
• On DevCon, you’ll lead without authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering
• As an expert in error and crash reporting, you’ll set standards for debugging and system reliability, establishing best practices that influence the engineering culture across all game teams at Riot
• Your impact will extend beyond DevCon, shaping the tools and platforms relied upon by engineers across multiple teams
• If you’re passionate about crafting solutions that enable scalable game development, have a product mindset grounded in understanding customer needs, and are driven to lead and mentor engineers at all levels, this role will be an exciting next step
• Drive company-wide standards for error and crash reporting, enabling proactive debugging and incident resolution
• Maintain a strong connection to our customers, consistently translating their feedback and needs into technical solutions
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable tools and services that elevate game and customer team operations
• Lead large-scale projects, from concept through delivery, ensuring they align with the needs of game teams and maximize cross-team impact
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and a customer-focused mindset within the team
• Collaborate with engineers across DevCon and other departments, building solutions that integrate seamlessly across multiple systems and teams
• Balance innovation with operational improvements, enhancing existing products and creating new solutions for emerging challenges