Staff Software Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Unreal Engine): Architecting foundational social and store systems for an unpublished R&D game project with an accent on scalability, social safety standards, and vertical integration. Focus on defining long-term technical vision, designing complex e-commerce flows, and providing technical mentorship to a scaling engineering team.

Location: Based in Sydney, Australia

Company

Riot Games is a leading game developer known for creating highly competitive and enduring player experiences.

What you will do

• Define the technical vision and long-term strategy for Social & Store integration.
• Architect and implement foundational elements of the game's social and purchasing systems.
• Collaborate with Product and UX Design to translate high-level goals into technical designs.
• Lead cross-disciplinary technical discussions to ensure UI and systems meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers across multiple levels to support their growth.
• Ensure global compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for social and store systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of delivering live products at scale.
• 3+ years of experience in game systems such as social systems, e-commerce, or platform services.
• Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience with in-game purchasing flows, entitlement systems, and third-party platform integrations.
• Experience developing tools that integrate with client and backend systems.
• Deep knowledge of social system architecture and player engagement patterns.
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and paid parental leave for all carers.
• Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance covering employees and dependents.
• Wellness fund and Employee Assistance Program.
• Play fund to deepen knowledge of players and the gaming community.
• Learning and development opportunities.