Staff Software Engineer (Build Services, Teamfight Tactics)

Company

Riot Games develops player-focused games and experiences, including Teamfight Tactics.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership, architectural design, and hands-on implementation for build services and foundational development systems.
• Develop and maintain build patterns, tooling, standards, monitoring dashboards, Slack integrations, and code submission tools.
• Configure and optimize CI/CD pipelines, test automation, build metrics, and performance monitoring across development environments.
• Build and maintain release and version management tools for reliable game delivery on mobile and PC/desktop platforms.
• Collaborate with gameplay, backend, and core technology teams on scalable cross-functional solutions.
• Mentor engineers and promote code quality, maintainability, documentation, and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience with C++ or Java, plus strong object-oriented C, C++, and C# programming skills.
• 3+ years of professional experience with Unreal Engine and Horde.
• Experience with mobile and PC/desktop build environments, game build processes, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and test automation.
• 3+ years of Perforce experience and an understanding of data-driven design principles and computer science fundamentals.
• Product sense, pragmatism, developer empathy, and a BS in Computer Science or equivalent understanding of computer science fundamentals.

Nice to have

• Online SaaS game development experience.
• Experience building developer workflows.
• Mobile or multi-platform performance profiling experience.
• Experience contributing to central technology groups and working across multiple teams and initiatives.

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 empathy and player-first decision-making.