Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$229k–$320k/yr
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll work alongside other engineers to implement…
Skills: Software engineering, Game shipping, System architecture, Live operations, Technical leadership
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$229k–$320k/yr
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a software engineer, you’ll work with both new and current technologies, creating…
Skills: C++, Unreal Engine, Gameplay Engineering, Software Architecture, Cross-platform Development
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$248k–$372k/yr
As a Technical Art Director, you will lead and define the technical art needs across all of the different creative and technical teams on Teamfight Tactics. You will partner with the Creative Director to determine best p…
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$193k–$269k/yr
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As an Engineering Manager, you’ll predominantly offer creative solutions to organizational design…
Skills: Engineering Management, C++, Unreal Engine, Unity, Game Engine Development
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$229k–$320k/yr
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Skills: Applied Machine Learning, Production ML Systems, Personalization, Matchmaking, Ranking Systems
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$207k–$289k/yr
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Skills: Game Production, Production Leadership, Milestone Planning, Roadmap Execution, Dependency Management
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$75k–$85k/yr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$130k/yr
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Skills: Embedded Linux, Python, C++, QA automation, HIL testing
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$350k–$430k/yr
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$174k–$252k/yr
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Skills: C++, Java, Kotlin, Android Platform, AOSP
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$207k–$300k/yr
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Skills: Software Development, Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Technical Leadership, People Management
San Francisco, California, United States · Remote OK
$112k–$156k/yr
About Doximity Doximity is the leading clinical AI company with the largest network of U.S. clinicians. Doximity’s AI-powered workflow platform is trusted by over 85% of U.S. physicians and 300+ health systems. Doximity'…
Skills: ASC 606, Revenue recognition, Technical accounting, Financial analysis, SOX compliance
South San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$64/hr–$74/hr
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Skills: Laboratory automation, Liquid handling, Python, C#, Instrument maintenance
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$207k–$303k/yr
CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI…
Skills: Storage systems engineering, Distributed file systems, Block storage, Rust, C++
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
We're seeking research scientists/engineers to create breakthrough innovations in machine learning, computer vision, computer graphics, and related areas. We are particularly interested in image and video synthesis, 3D r…
Skills: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Image Synthesis, Video Synthesis
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$168k/yr
CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI…
Skills: Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Physical AI, Robotics, Autonomous Systems
Tustin, California, United States · On-site
$75k–$85k/yr
Job Summary: Zymo Research is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Computational Protein Research Associate to join our multidisciplinary research team focused on protein engineering, enzyme discovery, antibody desi…
Skills: Computational biology, Protein engineering, Machine learning, Deep learning, Structural biology
Emeryville, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$250k/yr
Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing process…
Skills: Engineering Program Management, Technical Leadership, Cross-functional Planning, Hardware-electronics-software Systems, Mechanical Systems
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$163k–$236k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program management. Experience building, automating, and developing distributed systems from th…
Skills: Program Management, Distributed Systems, Infrastructure Engineering, SRE, Production Operations
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$192k–$278k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in program management. 5 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports. Pref…
Skills: Program management, Leadership, Software development life cycle, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical product launches
Los Angeles, California, United States • On-site
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The Principal Software Engineer will lead the architectural strategy for Riot's game release ecosystem and define technical direction for centralized release capabilities. They will partner with game teams to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient game delivery while raising engineering standards across the organization.
Candidates must have 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of shipping at least one live-operated game. Deep domain expertise in the end-to-end game shipping lifecycle and strong hands-on engineering skills in large-scale production systems are required.
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll work alongside other engineers to implement technical solutions at a company-wide scale. You’ll collaborate with teams to ensure high quality and stack applicability, and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.
Developer Connections (DevCon) connects Riot's developers across Game Studios, R&D, and Central Tech to help teams reliably and efficiently ship and operate games. Our mission is to provide the core systems and capabilities that enable Riot teams to deliver games to any audience on any platform with confidence and ease, keeping developers focused on building exceptional player experiences. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll serve as a senior technical leader for Riot’s game release ecosystem. In this highly collaborative, game-facing role, you will partner closely with Release Team leadership and game teams across Riot to shape technical direction, bring clarity to complex release challenges, and build trust across partner teams. The ideal candidate possesses deep, firsthand experience with game shipping mechanics—including clients, servers, services, content, publishing constraints, and first-party requirements (console or mobile experience is a major plus)—and will leverage this expertise to drive sound technical decisions and improve how Riot delivers games globally.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
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:
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.
Rioters wanted: we’re looking for humble, but ambitious, razor-sharp pros who take play seriously.
Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights. Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. Riot has been featured on numerous lists including Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “25 Best Companies to Work in Technology,” “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials,” and “50 Best Workplaces for Flexibility.” Riot Games recruiters will never ask for money or request sensitive information, and they'll always reach out from an @riotgames.com email address. You can learn more about Riot’s interview process here: https://www.riotgames.com/en/work-with-us/interviewing-at-riot/interview-process
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