Principal Technical Product Manager - VALORANT, AI/ML

Company

Riot Games develops games and player experiences, including VALORANT, with a mission to improve the player experience.

What you will do

• Assess VALORANT’s product landscape and identify high-impact opportunities for AI and machine learning.
• Develop generative AI strategies for critical product areas and prioritize initiatives that create measurable value.
• Structure core AI initiatives for long-term success, with clear outcomes and execution plans.
• Partner with engineering and research teams to build robust, scalable AI solutions integrated into workflows.
• Lead cross-functional teams through influence and translate AI concepts into concrete product requirements.
• Act as a strategic proxy for leadership on high-stakes opportunities and address genuine developer and player pain points.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technical product management or a related engineering or research field.
• Experience managing products powered by machine learning, large language models, or generative AI.
• Principal-level ability to navigate organizational complexity and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong technical background, including a computer science degree or equivalent experience, with the ability to discuss engineering trade-offs credibly.
• Experience turning open-ended research or ambiguous technical capabilities into product roadmaps with milestones and success metrics.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with game development lifecycles, art toolchains, game engines, and live operations workflows.
• Experience turning emerging technology concepts into shipped products with clear KPIs and metrics.
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of player experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses or domestic partners, and children.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Collaborative environment focused on player-first decision-making and empowering individual perspectives.