Software Engineer - Riot Client Publishing Platform

Role overview Riot Games is seeking a Software Engineer for the Riot Client Publishing Platform team. This group creates and maintains the desktop client that serves as the main gateway for millions of players accessing Riot’s games. The Riot Client enables discovery, installation, authentication, patching, and launching for popular titles including League o…

Role overview Riot Games seeks a Staff Software Engineer to help develop the Riot Client Publishing Platform in Los Angeles. This platform serves as the main entry point for millions of players accessing games like League of Legends and VALORANT. The role centers on building and refining the software that allows players to discover, install, and interact with Riot’s titles. What you will do Enhance the Riot Client, with a focus on game distribution, content publishing, and social features. Lead projects that benefit both player-facing experiences and internal development teams. Foster a collaborative approach within the desktop software engineering group. Partner with colleagues to deliver features that improve how players access and enjoy Riot’s games. Impact This position has a direct effect on the experience of millions of players worldwide. The software built in this role also supports other game teams at Riot, helping them deliver new content and features more efficiently. Location This role is based in Los Angeles, USA.

At Riot Games, our engineers dedicated to Anti-Cheat are innovators and champions of competitive fairness. We safeguard the integrity of our multiplayer experiences by creating resilient platforms, developing advanced internal tools, and proactively addressing adversarial threats while prioritizing player enjoyment.As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Vanguard Platform Services team, you will work at the vital crossroads of platform services, internal development tools, and ecosystem design. Your role will involve supporting a platform that caters to millions of players, enhancing internal tools utilized by hundreds of Player Support agents, and pioneering cutting-edge technologies to thwart, identify, and deter cheaters from entering our games. This role is hands-on, ideal for engineers who are eager to engage deeply and construct services in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will leverage your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to guide the team's direction through code and a strong commitment to understanding and enhancing the product. Collaboration will be key as you partner with engineers, stakeholders, and anti-cheat specialists across the entire Vanguard framework to create efficient and impactful tools and services that support our players. This position reports to the Engineering Manager of Platform Services within the Anti-Cheat division.

Riot Ecosystem Product serves as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration across Riot’s diverse technical services, gaming titles, community initiatives, and esports efforts. We specialize in prototyping advanced capabilities and steering cross-disciplinary strategies that bolster player-facing products across client, web, and mobile platforms—from initial concept to full execution. By harmonizing game-centric requirements with a company-wide outlook, we forge scalable solutions that empower all games and experiences to flourish.As the Operations Lead for Riot Ecosystem Product, you will report directly to the Business Operations Director of Riot Ecosystem Publishing and collaborate closely with the Publishing Products leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will act as the operational backbone, converting strategic visions into structured execution. By architecting scalable systems, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and enhancing visibility into performance and risk, you will enable the organization to achieve high-quality outcomes at scale.Your influence will drive impactful results through collaboration, as you establish scalable processes and partner with operations producers and product leaders across Riot to design, align, and implement solutions effectively.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess deep expertise in specific technical areas while embracing the chance to engage across a variety of broader domains. As a Staff Software Engineer in our Unreal Ecosystem (UnEco) team, you will contribute to projects that enhance team cohesion and align cross-team objectives.The UnEco team plays a pivotal role in shaping various aspects of game development, including gameplay features, runtime performance, tooling, and CI/CD processes, among others. As a Software Engineer III, you will establish organizational alignment by crafting a robust engineering vision and devising innovative solutions to technical challenges. You will also mentor engineers, helping identify growth opportunities and fostering the delivery of captivating player experiences.

At Riot Games, Technical Program Managers play a pivotal role in leading dynamic, cross-functional teams dedicated to enhancing player experiences through the successful execution of major programs that align with our strategic objectives.As a Senior Technical Program Manager within the Program Management team for the Publishing Platform, you will oversee critical development initiatives and spearhead the integration of Riot's games with our comprehensive suite of Publishing Platform products. Your expertise in distilling complex platform and game development processes into actionable strategies will facilitate seamless collaboration among our development teams, ensuring smooth transitions throughout all stages of platform development and integration. You will report directly to the Manager of Program Management.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess a profound expertise in their respective technical domains while thriving on the opportunity to explore a diverse array of projects. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will engage in initiatives that promote team synergy and collaborative goals across various teams. You will lead by influence, exemplifying exceptional engineering practices for your peers. Your mission will be to facilitate the production deployment of machine learning solutions globally for Riot Games. By employing contemporary MLOps methodologies, you will enhance deployment processes, simplify operational tasks, and establish robust infrastructures that empower data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to deliver impactful results swiftly and with assurance. In this role, you will architect and execute strategies for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. You will be instrumental in creating vital infrastructures that support diverse AI/ML applications, such as model orchestration, feature stores, and vector databases. Your contributions will facilitate the adoption and operational efficiency of ML and AI across Riot, enabling our game and platform teams to implement high-impact machine learning solutions effectively.

As a Senior Manager of Machine Learning Engineering within the Anti-Cheat division at Riot Games, you will be at the forefront of combating unfair play. Our engineering managers are not only technical leaders but also champions of their teams, fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented environment. Your role will involve making informed architectural choices and ensuring that the quality of technical decisions enhances our service to players.The Anti-Cheat team is pivotal in safeguarding the integrity of our games against cheaters. Comprising a diverse group of experts—ranging from former cheaters to machine learning engineers—we develop innovative solutions like Vanguard to detect and eliminate unfair players across all titles and platforms. In your capacity as Senior Manager, you will lead multiple teams, including Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and Machine Learning Engineering, to operationally support and advance our anti-cheat initiatives.You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of your teams, optimizing their structure for success, and ensuring alignment with game development teams. Your contributions will be crucial in translating product objectives into actionable technical strategies and in fostering collaboration across departments. Your success will be evaluated through the fairness of our competitive ladders and the effectiveness of anti-cheat measures.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess extensive expertise in specific technical domains while also embracing the chance to engage in a variety of broader areas. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead an engineering team through all phases of the software development lifecycle, while also acting as a people manager, mentor, and coach for your engineers. Your responsibilities will include overseeing performance management, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring accountability. The Content Access Platform (CAP) team operates large-scale, globally distributed systems that serve millions of players. CAP is responsible for creating the systems that facilitate purchasing and fulfillment experiences for all of Riot's players. This includes custom catalogs for virtual goods, a comprehensive gifting system, and a robust multi-stage fulfillment pipeline, among other mission-critical services. Your enthusiasm and determination to deliver value to players will be essential in unlocking and powering new experiences that delight our community. As a Software Engineering Manager within the CAP team, you will guide the engineering team that builds and operates the services which enable our game teams to successfully deliver content to players. You will collaborate closely with teams responsible for every Riot game, central technology teams, and teams within Tencent to ensure we make sound decisions, uphold high-quality standards, and operate efficiently in service of our players. You will report to the Senior Software Engineering Manager for the Content Access Platform group.

At Riot Games, our mission is to place players at the heart of everything we undertake. We continually strive to enhance and deliver fresh experiences through our popular games, including Teamfight Tactics, 2XKO, VALORANT, and League of Legends. As a Senior Technical Producer, you will lead enthusiastic technical teams in crafting products and experiences that maximize value for players and fans alike. Your role will involve guiding development, resolving obstacles, establishing efficient processes, and ensuring project completion while fostering a sustainable and collaborative team environment.In this role on the Esports Platforms team, you will be the guardian of effective delivery processes, collaborating with both internal developers and external partners. You will report to the Senior Manager of Production and work closely with Product and Engineering Managers to enhance efficiency, ensure accuracy, and maintain accountability for both planned and unexpected initiatives. Your responsibilities will include tracking progress, delivering features, managing risks, and organizing priorities while ensuring stakeholder visibility. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate roadmaps, meeting quality standards, and promoting team well-being.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess extensive expertise in distinct technical domains while also embracing the chance to engage in a wider array of disciplines. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will collaborate with fellow engineers to deploy technical solutions that have a company-wide impact. Your efforts will ensure high standards of quality and stack relevance, while providing clear insights into exemplary engineering practices.In your role as Principal Software Engineer for the Content Access Platform (CAP) team, you will take charge of designing and managing numerous backend services that serve as the backbone for all of Riot’s games on a global scale. The CAP team is responsible for large-scale, globally distributed systems that support millions of players and fans. Our services facilitate a variety of in-game experiences, including missions, battle passes, virtual currencies, and player inventories. By collaborating with internal platform teams and game development teams at Riot, you will spot opportunities to centralize functionality and speed up development by creating systems that are user-friendly, scalable, reliable, and globally deployed. Your responsibilities will extend beyond coding; you will be a visionary leader, shaping domain architecture and aligning technological strategies with enterprise objectives. You will mentor teams, drive innovation, and advocate solutions that highlight the substantial value of our work to Riot’s game development teams and players. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager of the Content Access Platform team within Player Platform.

At Riot Games, our Insights team is dedicated to enabling Rioters to make informed, player-centric decisions. We are a diverse group of scientists, strategists, and consultants committed to advocating for players globally through comprehensive analysis, insightful framing, and impactful storytelling. The PubSports division plays a crucial role in bridging Publishing, Esports, and Player Platform, creating a vibrant ecosystem that connects players with League of Legends both in-game and out. Publishing manages Riot’s brand and spearheads marketing, creative, community, and influencer initiatives.Esports develops competitive experiences that enhance and expand the player community.Player Platform facilitates how players access and engage with our games. We are currently forming a specialized PubSports Insights team dedicated to League of Legends, focusing on a deep understanding of player engagement within this ecosystem. As a Principal Insights Analyst, you will serve as a leader in both strategy and craft, guiding analytical direction, establishing scalable frameworks, and elevating the standards for clarity and impact within the discipline. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders across functions to ensure we are addressing the right questions, aligning on measurable outcomes, and translating insights into actionable strategies. Your contributions will influence audience strategies, regional investment decisions, product opportunities, and the long-term health of our ecosystem, ultimately enhancing the PubSports experience for League players worldwide.

Join Riot Games as a Staff Software Engineer, where you will leverage your extensive technical knowledge to contribute to the League of Legends. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your engineering team to empower developers in creating engaging around-game experiences that captivate both new and veteran players. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and operate in a hybrid work environment from our Los Angeles office.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess deep expertise in specialized technical fields while also cherishing the opportunity to explore broader domains. As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering, you will forge organizational alignment by cultivating a robust engineering vision and proposing innovative solutions for organizational design. In this role, you will mentor a team of engineers and managers, guiding performance management, growth opportunities, and accountability.VALORANT is Riot's innovative character-based tactical shooter. To learn more about VALORANT, click here. As the Senior Manager of Software Engineering (Build, Release, Operate) within VALORANT’s Foundations area, you will lead multiple teams responsible for enhancing the build, delivery, and operation of VALORANT’s live service game. This includes overseeing the pipelines used for building and delivering the Unreal game client, Unreal game server, and game services platform worldwide, including in China. You will drive advancements in service development and observability, empowering teams to take ownership and continuously enhance the reliability and functionality of their services. Collaborating closely with teams across Riot and Tencent, you will work to streamline processes, ensure operational excellence, and deliver an exceptional player experience. You will report directly to the Director of Engineering for the VALORANT Foundations area.

Join us as a Senior Engineering Manager on the Graphics team at Riot Games, where you will significantly influence the visual experience of League of Legends for millions of players around the globe. You will lead a talented and established team of engineers dedicated to developing the core rendering engine and tools that animate our game. Your leadership will define the vision for rendering in League, guiding strategic initiatives across performance, visual quality, and developer efficiency.In this role, you will architect the foundational rendering frameworks, tools, and pipelines that deliver stunning visuals—ensuring each frame is sharp, responsive, and ready for competitive play. Whether enhancing clarity during critical team encounters, supporting gameplay modes like Arena and Swarm, or advancing the engine for future players, your team will be at the forefront of innovation. This is a critical leadership position where you will set the strategic direction, nurture top-tier engineering talent, and maintain close involvement to ensure outstanding execution.Our technology stack primarily comprises C++, with Qt facilitating our tools and Python for automation. This role is based out of our headquarters in Los Angeles.

The Insights discipline at Riot Games empowers our team members to make data-informed decisions while prioritizing player experience. Our interdisciplinary group comprises scientists, consultants, and strategists from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for gaming and a commitment to representing players worldwide. Understanding the diverse experiences, behaviors, and needs of our players is essential to fulfilling Riot's player-focused mission.As the Principal Insights Analyst for Teamfight Tactics, you will lead the AXE (Acquisition, eXpression, and Events) Insights pod, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term revenue health of TFT. This position requires managing and coordinating efforts in a dynamic multi-team environment that drives TFT's monetization strategy. You will take ownership of the roadmap for all Insights work related to the AXE Initiative, defining and managing work streams that assess product performance, identify new opportunities, and guide experimentation. Collaborating closely with product leaders, you will serve as a strategic partner in developing a robust revenue and events strategy to sustain TFT for years to come. With teams in both Los Angeles and Singapore, your insights will influence all aspects of monetization, from product development to distribution systems. This role is based at our global headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, and reports directly to the TFT Games Insights Lead.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess extensive expertise in specific technical areas and appreciate the chance to engage across a wider spectrum of domains. We leverage both emerging and established technologies to craft innovative solutions that address complex, large-scale challenges and enhance player experiences. As a Principal Software Engineer and Tech Lead for a groundbreaking R&D project, you will be at the forefront of developing the technical underpinnings for one of Riot's most thrilling new games. You will collaborate closely with a talented mix of engineers, quality assurance specialists, artists, and designers to ensure the game aligns with our team's development objectives, creative aspirations, and quality benchmarks across multiple platforms. In this dynamic role, you'll be actively involved in architecting core game features, assessing current and emerging technologies, guiding the efforts of fellow engineers, and troubleshooting some of the game's foundational systems. You will have the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge technology while exploring innovative solutions that will captivate our players as we bring this new gaming experience to fruition. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of the Tech Foundations team and collaborate with them to lead a team of 8-10 engineers focusing on engine, tools, build, rendering, and console functionalities.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess specialized technical expertise while also appreciating the chance to engage in a variety of broader fields. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will immerse yourself in projects that enhance team cohesion and align with cross-team goals. You will work closely with fellow game developers to create features and guide other engineers with exemplary engineering practices. Your influence will significantly impact your peers, with a focus on both implementation and providing technical leadership. In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of game UI technology to breathe life into an innovative new game. Collaborating with a diverse team that includes a product lead, designers, artists, and fellow engineers, you will tackle fundamental product questions and craft experiences that ignite our players’ imaginations. You will report directly to the Manager of Software Engineering.

Join Riot Games as a Principal Software Engineer where your expertise will contribute to our innovative Unreal Ecosystem (UnEco) team. Our engineers possess extensive knowledge in specific technical areas while embracing opportunities to collaborate across various domains. In this role, you’ll engage in projects that enhance team cohesion and meet cross-team objectives. The UnEco team plays a crucial role in shaping gameplay features, optimizing runtime performance, developing tooling, and refining CI/CD processes. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will provide a compelling engineering vision, develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges, and mentor fellow engineers to help them grow and excel in their roles. Key Responsibilities: Actively participate in development by producing high-quality code that establishes a benchmark for peers. Lead the technical direction of the Unreal Ecosystem, advising leadership on prioritization of initiatives and decisions regarding system components. Oversee the technical delivery of projects spanning several months to over a year, ensuring teams adhere to established standards. Assist teams in navigating complexity by deconstructing problems, identifying risks, and articulating trade-offs. Engage with diverse tech stacks, focusing on infrastructure, automation, and developer tools that support internal teams using the Riot Unreal Ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges and surpass their expectations in continuous delivery game development. Serve as a role model embodying Riot values, inspiring your team and others. Amplify your team's effectiveness by mentoring senior engineers and enabling them to manage complex projects. Lead initiatives to promote shared technology and best practices, focusing on rendering techniques tailored to unique requirements, GPU optimization, and asset budgeting within a multi-game shared engine framework.

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on Gameplay Systems and Animation for an exciting unpublished research and development project. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to create innovative gameplay mechanics and improve animation systems that enhance player experience.