Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As the Engineering Manager, you'll be tasked with building the long-term success for your organization by helping define the product vision, mentoring and growing talent, and being accountable for delivering results.

As an Engineering Manager on the Player Experience team, you will oversee the staffing and guidance of the team's engineers to make the core suite of tools used in the UI/UX development of League of Legends the best they can be. For this role, you'll report to a Senior Engineering Manager. You will guide individual contributors on their long journey of career development while collaborating with other teams and disciplines to ensure that our work improves the quality of life and effectiveness of those partners while also. Our platform is written in C++ and makes heavy use of the QT ecosystem for UI/UX and we also leverage Python for several utility needs. This role is based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities: Staff, manage, mentor, lead, and cultivate a team of 5 to 10 software engineers Support your team by working collaboratively with product, delivery, technical, and quality leads Ensure what we are building is serving the long-term goals of many content developers Coordinate individuals and external partners across the world in multiple time zones Design your team makeup, and hire so that it has the skills needed for your goals Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience 2+ years working in an engineering management position on a team shipping large-scale, modular desktop applications 6+ years of software engineering experience Experience developing software desktop applications with a heavy emphasis on content pipelines Extensive experience in C/C++ development 2+ years of experience in game development industry 2+ years of experience working with UI/UX 

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 focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and 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 benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

 

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. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.