Principal Technical Product Manager, AI (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Product Manager (AI): Developing and executing product strategies for Riot's products and technologies with an accent on identifying high-impact opportunities where AI tools can enhance processes. Focus on bridging the gap between abstract AI concepts and concrete product requirements, ensuring AI solutions are robust, scalable, and seamlessly integrated into workflows.

Location: Must be based in the US

Company

Riot focuses on work/life balance and creates games and experiences that make it better to be a player.

What you will do

• Assess Riot’s product landscape to identify high-impact opportunities where AI tools can enhance processes.
• Develop and align generative strategy for critical product areas, prioritizing outcomes that create measurable value.
• Bring strategic structure and clarity to core AI Initiatives to ensure they are set up for long-term success.
• Author strategic proposals and 'Build vs. Buy' analyses to secure alignment from executives and game teams.
• Partner with engineering and research teams to ensure AI solutions are robust, scalable, and seamlessly integrated into workflows.
• Lead cross-functional teams through influence, bridging the gap between abstract AI concepts and concrete product requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Technical Product Management or a related engineering/research field.
• Demonstrated experience managing products powered by Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), or Generative AI.
• Proven ability to operate at a Principal level, navigating organizational complexity to drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong technical background (CS degree or equivalent experience) allowing for credible debate on tradeoffs with Engineering Leads.
• Experience translating open-ended research or ambiguous technical capabilities into concrete product roadmaps with defined milestones and success metrics.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the game development lifecycle, including art toolchains, game engines, and live ops workflows.
• Experience taking a nebulous technology concept and turning it into a shipped product with clear KPIs and metrics.
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of the player experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.