Riot Games is looking to solve the problem of disruptive social interactions in their games diminishing the player experience. The Behavior Evaluation and Moderation (BEAM) team aims to foster positive player-to-player interactions, reduce negative behavior, and create more engaging and welcoming environments.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Java and familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Experience developing backend services and integrating with APIs or distributed systems.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including testing and deployment.
- Basic knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP, etc.).
- Familiarity with data processing or streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.).
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and deploying AI models.
- Proficiency in Python and common ML libraries such as: scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost
Responsibilities
- Implement backend service features for evaluating social inputs (text, voice), determining behavioral progression and outcomes, and integrating moderation workflows with game teams.
- Follow technical designs and collaborate with senior engineers to ensure features are scalable, maintainable, and resilient.
- Write unit, functional, and integration tests to validate code quality and adhere to engineering best practices.
- Partner with product managers, designers, and data scientists to understand requirements and deliver features aligned with player experience goals.
- Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback and learning from others.
- Contribute to process improvements within the team’s technical and workflow systems.
- Participate in the team’s on-call rotation to help troubleshoot and resolve live incidents, with backup support from senior engineers.
Other
- 2+ years of industry experience (or advanced degree with equivalent skills).
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to seek guidance when facing unfamiliar challenges.
- Focusing on high-impact work, using data to inform decisions, and collaborating across disciplines to create the best possible experiences for players.
- Embrace the team’s values by focusing on high-impact work, using data to inform decisions, and collaborating across disciplines to create the best possible experiences for players.
- 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.
