Staff Software Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Gamedev): Designing and implementing AAA quality camera, control, and character behaviors for an unpublished R&D product with an accent on fast paced, responsive, and emotionally resonant gameplay. Focus on pioneering innovative solutions that resonate with millions of players worldwide.

Company

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains.

What you will do

• Work with industry-leading designers and artists to design and implement AAA quality camera, control, and character behaviors.
• Own implementation of character traversal and other game system components from conception to production.
• Guide animators through the ins and outs of the game engine's animation system.
• Deliver innovative game experiences in line with our experimental, learning-based approach.
• Provide critical input on all aspects of design and development in this early phase R&D project.

Requirements

• You have 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering within the games industry.
• Professional experience working in traversal, camera control, or similar systems in a AAA quality product.
• Experience engaging with designers and other creatives, ensuring the delivery of delightful and satisfying moment to moment gameplay.
• Experience working with C++, and Animation systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience, underpins your technical expertise.

Nice to have

• Experience developing gameplay systems (movement, camera, animation) in various game engines (i.e. Unreal, Unity, etc.)
• Familiarity with game engine internals and extending or modifying engine code.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.
• Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday.