Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Expressions Engineering

Responsibilities :

• Lead the end-to-end integration of new premium content types in game, from creation by artists to the in-game experience, frontend and backend.
• Support the development and integration of new features for existing content types.
• Design and develop robust pipelines and tools to facilitate premium content creation and integration.
• Collaborate effectively with art, design, technical art, and other disciplines within game development to help create new kinds of content or improve existing ones, realizing the vision of the game.
• Develop and contribute to best practices, development processes, and coding standards, demonstrating a high level of craft excellence for your team.
• Mentor and grow other engineers on the team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer
• 6+ years of experience with Unreal Engine
• 6+ years of experience with C++

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary group
• Experience working with visual effects, 3D, or other artists either in games or in another industry
• Familiarity working in an agile environment

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!

Our Perks :

Riot has a focus on work / life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules.

We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse / domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match.

Check out our for more information.

Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $183,300.00 - $256,600.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).