Staff Software Engineer (Esports)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Esports): Building and maintaining core web applications for the global Esports ecosystem with an accent on high-volume tournament platforms and player-facing experiences. Focus on leading large-scale technical architecture, driving engineering standards, and mentoring teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Location: Must be based in the United States (implied by 401k and US-specific legal compliance requirements).

Company

Riot Games is a global developer and publisher of player-focused games and experiences, dedicated to creating industry-leading competitive gaming ecosystems.

What you will do

• Drive the development of Esports web applications using modern technologies while integrating with core game services.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions to deliver scalable, reliable engineering solutions.
• Contribute to technical planning and architecture decisions, balancing long-term sustainability with delivery needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including product, design, QA, and data to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Mentor other engineers on technical and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in on-call rotations and resolve live incidents through root cause analysis.

Requirements

• 6+ years of industry experience in software engineering with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong proficiency with web technologies, specifically TypeScript, React, and NextJS.
• Proven experience leading large-sized efforts (6-month+ scope) including requirements gathering and release.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills across disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience setting engineering policies and standards.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or comparable experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with PaaS vendors like Netlify or Vercel.
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with test automation frameworks like Playwright or Cypress.
• Familiarity with Riot’s Esports titles and tournament formats.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees and their families.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Collaborative, player-first team environment.