Senior Software Engineer, Social & Store, Unpublished R&D; Product (Unreal C++)

Company

Riot Games develops games and player-facing social and purchasing experiences.

What you will do

• Design and implement core social systems for an unpublished R&D game, including full vertical integration.
• Own the integration of the in-game store and purchasing systems, including player discovery, purchases, and entitlements.
• Coordinate with central platform teams, Services, vendors, Product, UX Design, Insights, and other partners.
• Develop full-stack features across UI, implementation code, central systems, Unreal C++, and Blueprint.
• Debug deliverables across the full stack from UI to platform and incorporate playtest feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Riot safety standards and legal and regulatory requirements for global social and store systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years, or equivalent depth, of professional software engineering experience, including delivering live or shipped products at scale.
• 2+ years, or equivalent depth, working on game development tools.
• Proficiency in C++.
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work with Central Teams and vendors to achieve product goals.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine, Subsystems, View Models, and service integration.
• Experience with social systems and player engagement requirements.
• Experience with in-game purchasing flows, entitlement flows, and vendor platform purchasing and entitlement systems such as Sony PlayStation and Xbox.
• Experience and success working on a distributed team.
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off, paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and vision stipend, wellbeing reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• LAN gaming room, current consoles, a play fund, and snacks.
• Donation matching for employees’ time and money contributed to non-profits.
• A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, player empathy, diversity, inclusion, and respectful cooperation.