Principal Technical Product Manager, AI (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Product Manager (Gamedev): Serving as a key lieutenant to leadership, responsible for bringing structure and ambition to Riot's most critical AI Initiatives. Focus on managing high-stakes opportunities with autonomy and translating abstract AI concepts into concrete product requirements.

Location: Los Angeles Only

Salary: $229,200.00 - $319,500.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

Company

Riot Games 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 strategies for critical product areas, prioritizing outcomes that create measurable value.
• 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.
• Serve as a strategic proxy for leadership, stepping in to manage high-stakes opportunities with autonomy.

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 other perks such as flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.