Senior Software Engineer, Player Platform - Riot Client

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Riot Client is the gateway to play for all of Riot's desktop experiences. Utilized by over 100 million players across the globe to discover, install, and play titles like League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and more. The role involves creating the desktop software that millions of players use to authenticate, install, patch, discover, and launch Riot's games. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality, engaging experiences for players and supporting the broader Riot ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Develop desktop application features in C++ with an understanding of the backend to web frontend flow of the app
Create high-quality software by writing unit, functional, and automation tests
Partner with product, quality, user experience, and visual design teams to create the best possible experience for both players and game developers by providing clear insight into technical requirements and limitations
Drive best practices and projects on the team in collaboration with partner teams
Mentor other engineers in your areas of expertise

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or comparable experience in software development
Expertise with C++ in application development
Experience working with complex code bases
Responsible for driving the design and leading development efforts over a 3-month scope, including requirements gathering, planning, testing, and release or deployment
Strengths in collaboration and communication

Nice to Have

Professional or other experience working with TypeScript and React
Professional or other experience working with Electron
Experience with build pipelines

Qualifications

Formal educational background in Computer Science or related field (implied by degree requirement)

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 aim to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. We foster collaborative teams where everyone is empowered to bring their unique perspective every day. We value work/life balance, diversity, and inclusion, and strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our mission.

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