Senior Software Engineer - Hextech, Gameplay (C++)

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

Riot Games develops and operates games including League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics, along with research and technology projects.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain engine technologies and tooling systems for League of Legends gameplay development.
• Improve workflows that help engineers and designers create gameplay experiences at scale.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, producers, and engineers to scope, implement, and test features.
• Debug issues in live environments and development pipelines, and document technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Join the on-call rotation, resolve live incidents, contribute to root-cause analyses, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a comparable field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of professional software development experience.
• At least 3 years of professional experience and proficiency with C++.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and other software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating across disciplines.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of multiplayer systems, content pipelines, telemetry, or build systems.
• Experience developing with game engines.
• Experience with Perforce or GitHub version control systems.
• Experience with Agile processes, continuous delivery, and translating user feedback into technical solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off, paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, and flexible work schedules.
• Medical insurance covering employees and dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness fund.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Co-op gaming areas, a player-focused play fund, donation matching, and workplace snacks.