Principal Software Engineer, Backend Architecture - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Senior

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Principal Software Engineer on an unpublished R&D product focused on backend services, you will be responsible for the entire back-end servicing the core gameplay of a new game. This includes defining interactions between client and server that are fundamental to every player's experience, ensuring high load and high availability, and supporting infrastructure and compliance requirements. You will oversee monitoring, diagnostic capabilities, tools, and processes supporting live operations, and ensure a solid technical foundation for smooth scale-up at launch.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and deliver internet scale backend services and technology for a genre-defining game to be delivered globally to millions of players
Collaborate with leadership on planning and long-term vision for gameplay-related services
Own building features from in-game development to backend service implementation
Build features to improve server reliability and performance
Implement server infrastructure in support of new gameplay features
Build and support live services and operational tools
Work with cloud technologies and services such as AWS
Mentor more junior engineers on the team
Collaborate effectively with art, design, and other disciplines within game development
Review and identify risks and requirements for shared technologies owned by other teams

Requirements

8+ years of experience building large scale backend systems or game services
3+ years of experience as a technical lead
Experience developing large systems from scratch, including requirements gathering and designing scalable, production-ready architecture
BS degree or equivalent experience
Expertise with C++, Java, Golang, or other modern languages
Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies

Nice to Have

Experience working on a global scale online game
Experience with Unreal Engine
Experience working on both sides of client/service architecture
Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Qualifications

Formal educational background or equivalent experience in relevant fields

Benefits & Perks

Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
401k with company match

Working at Riot Games

At Riot Games, we put players first. We focus on work/life balance, collaborative teams, and empowering individuals to bring their unique perspectives every day. We value a culture of teamwork, innovation, and dedication to creating experiences that make it better to be a player. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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