Staff Software Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Unreal Engine): Driving the technical direction of the Unreal Ecosystem team to build shared libraries, plugins, and tooling for multiple game teams with an accent on platform-wide consistency and runtime performance. Focus on leading cross-team technical challenges, designing scalable infrastructure, and mentoring engineers to empower developers across Riot.

Location: Must be based in Australia (Relocation and visa sponsorship provided)

Company

A global leader in game development, creating world-renowned titles such as VALORANT, League of Legends, and Teamfight Tactics.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of shared libraries, plugins, and tools used by multiple game teams.
• Drive technical roadmapping for platform capabilities, balancing immediate needs with long-term architectural vision.
• Champion technical designs and build consensus across diverse stakeholders and game teams.
• Lead technical planning, breaking down complex multi-month efforts and sequencing delivery.
• Uphold engineering excellence through code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous process improvement.
• Mentor engineers in both technical and soft skills to level up developers across disciplines.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in professional software development.
• 4+ years of professional experience and proficiency with C++.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency).
• Demonstrated experience leading technical work that impacts multiple teams and driving technical direction.
• Experience working with a modern game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Must be based in Australia or be eligible for relocation to Australia.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine C++ plugin development, editor tooling, or build systems.
• Experience building developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, or internal platform infrastructure.
• Background supporting multiple product teams as a platform or tools engineer.
• Familiarity with game development workflows and common domain pain points.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Flexible work schedules to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive medical insurance covering employees and their dependents.
• Wellness fund and learning and development opportunities.
• Unique perks like co-op gaming areas and a "play fund" to explore player communities.