Riot Games is looking to solve the problem of delivering exciting new experiences for League of Legends players by developing tools, systems, and services that empower developers and collaborators to create the best game experiences.
Requirements
- 10+ years professional experience as a software engineer working in a game development team
- 4+ years as an Engineering Manager leading engineers and engineering managers
- 2+ year(s) as a tech lead guiding the direction and implementation of a game
- Excellent knowledge of common game and software design patterns
- Proven ability to develop gameplay systems
- Experience recruiting candidates and growing an engineering team
- Experience developing UI in various game engines like Unity or Unreal
Responsibilities
- Create an engineering vision with the team and key stakeholders including UI/UX, Product, and Process Leads.
- Support the vision with a solid strategy including the reallocation of resources to focus on priorities.
- Plan the growth of the team with both full time hires and external contractors as necessary.
- Develop and manage the process for integrating contract engineering into the delivery of features
- Operate with an emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and prioritizing of the highest-value work on the team.
- Provide technical expertise throughout the product life cycle including design, implementation, and delivery of features while continuously improving the software engineering quality and efficiency.
- Mentor engineers and managers identifying stretch opportunities for them to grow.
Other
- 4+ years as an Engineering Manager leading engineers and engineering managers
- Experience recruiting candidates and growing an engineering team
- Manage the health and performance of the engineering team with empathy and authenticity, building trust, and inspiring them to overcome challenges.
- Seek different perspectives to solve problems, encouraging engineers and others to contribute ideas.
- Bachelor's degree or higher (not explicitly mentioned but implied as a general requirement for the company)
