Technical Producer II - VALORANT AI

Join Riot Games as a Technical Producer II for the VALORANT AI team, where you will spearhead the development of innovative systems, tools, and workflows driving our machine learning initiatives. Collaborate closely with engineers and interdisciplinary teams to deliver top-notch AI systems that enhance both player and developer experiences. Your role will be…

At Riot Games, we harness the power of Technical Product Managers (TPMs) to drive product excellence through deep technical knowledge. As the Principal TPM focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for VALORANT, you will not be restricted to a single feature team. Rather, you will serve as a strategic catalyst, evaluating the entire product ecosystem of VALORANT to pinpoint opportunities where Machine Learning and Generative AI can revolutionize game development and enhance player experiences.In your role as the Principal Technical Product Manager for VALORANT Studio Data, you will be an essential advisor to our leadership team. Your mission will be to identify product opportunities that empower our team and delight our players. You will adeptly navigate between high-level strategy and detailed tactical execution, ensuring that every initiative we undertake delivers real value to both our players and our Rioters.

At Riot Games, we are seeking a talented Engineering Manager to lead our AI/ML efforts for VALORANT, the world's premier tactical shooter. As part of our dynamic engineering team, you'll harness your deep technical expertise and creativity to innovate organizational design while mentoring a group of skilled engineers. Your leadership will not only drive technical excellence but also foster professional growth and accountability within the team.In this pivotal role, you will guide a passionate team dedicated to developing cutting-edge AI systems and machine learning capabilities that enhance gameplay. Your management experience combined with a strong technical background in AI development will be critical in advocating for both player experiences and developer needs.

Join Riot Games as a Technical Producer II in our League Studio, where you'll lead dynamic technical teams dedicated to enhancing developer and player experiences. Your role will involve steering the Game Machine Learning team—a collective of data scientists focused on machine learning initiatives and data-driven products for League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. Collaborating closely with Product and Machine Learning Engineering Leads, you’ll be pivotal in the development of systems such as matchmaking, recommendation engines, and personalization features. In this capacity, you will set clear team objectives, manage daily operations, and uphold effective delivery processes while fostering a sustainable and collaborative work environment. Your oversight will ensure that projects are executed smoothly, maintaining alignment with broader business goals and providing leadership with visibility into complex deliverables. Reporting directly to the Manager of Technical Production, your contributions will be integral to the team's continuous improvement and success.

About Promise StudiosPromise Studios is a trailblazing film and television studio leading the charge in the generative AI revolution. Our mission is to redefine the possibilities within entertainment by uniting the world's most innovative storytellers and GenAI creators, equipped with advanced tools and proprietary workflows. Through bold partnerships and a forward-thinking approach to intellectual property sourcing, we are crafting a vibrant lineup of original and licensed projects that challenge creative boundaries. Supported by leading venture capital firms, Promise Studios is pioneering a new era of GenAI-enhanced storytelling, where imagination knows no bounds.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Producer for Hybrid AI, VFX & Virtual Production who will serve as the primary operational and financial leader for essential projects on the Promise slate. This role involves overseeing all facets of the production lifecycle for hybrid, VFX, and animated content. Your proficiency will be vital in devising production plans and budgets that accurately forecast and optimize next-generation techniques, including GenAI asset and VFX projects. You will act as the key managerial liaison between creative leads, R&D engineering, and production departments, ensuring high-budget projects are completed on schedule, within financial constraints, and to exceptional industry standards.

As the Level Design Lead for VALORANT, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the game's design direction. Collaborating with leads across various disciplines, you will ensure that VALORANT's tactical gameplay remains at the forefront. Your commitment to design excellence will inspire your team and elevate the quality of game design.Utilizing critical thinking and creativity, you will craft exhilarating in-game experiences. Your work will engage players worldwide as you collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop player-centric designs.In this hands-on role, you will lead a talented team of level designers while actively contributing to the design process. You will dive into the editor, guide design decisions, and oversee meaningful updates and reworks for our competitive game.You will report directly to the Director of Game Design, positioning you at the core of VALORANT's gameplay evolution.

The Insights department at Riot Games is dedicated to enhancing the decision-making processes of our developers through data-driven insights. Our diverse team of scientists, consultants, and strategists collaborates to represent and advocate for gamers worldwide. We firmly believe that understanding the rich variety of gamer experiences, behaviors, and needs is crucial for Riot to fulfill its player-focused mission. Our passion for games, science, and empowering others unites us. We are seeking a Director of Gameplay Insights for VALORANT who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the game. This leadership position will direct our understanding of player behavior, success metrics, and the transformation of insights into actionable game strategies. You will lead a talented team of analysts and researchers, working closely with product managers, game designers, and creative leads to ensure that gameplay decisions, live balance, and feature development are deeply rooted in player understanding. Additionally, you will collaborate with insights teams across Publishing, Esports, Platform Technology, and Data to connect the various aspects of the VALORANT ecosystem, from discovery to retention and gameplay to fandom. This role is hybrid, allowing for a blend of work-from-home and in-office collaboration, with a primary base at our global headquarters in Santa Monica, California.

Our Vision:At coreoftheheart, we strive to cultivate a worldwide community dedicated to guiding individuals in living an authentic spiritual life, enhancing their connection with God, and fostering spiritual growth.Your Contribution:As the Technical Podcast Producer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a transformative movement. You will be the technical cornerstone during recording sessions, ensuring that every detail is meticulously managed so that our hosts and guests can focus entirely on delivering exceptional content.You will collaborate closely with our team to set up, record, and prepare each episode for our post-production team. Your project management skills will be essential in overseeing the editing stages, ensuring the post-production team is on track with timelines.You will oversee the entire in-studio production workflow, from pre-production planning to asset delivery, ensuring that episodes are fully edited and ready for release on schedule. Your performance will be evaluated based on continual enhancements in content quality, technical precision, and adherence to deadlines.Location:Candidates must reside in Los Angeles, CA, or be capable of commuting to the studio 2-3 days per week.Your Responsibilities:Oversee all technical production aspects in-studio, managing all equipment, recording, and livestreaming for two (and potentially three) shows each week. (*only one of the three shows will be livestreamed)Lead the asset handoff process, ensuring that 100% of footage and project materials are meticulously organized and delivered to the post-production team within 10 hours post-recording.Manage the entire project lifecycle.Continuously seek innovative strategies to enhance performance, scrutinizing viewer retention, monitoring growth metrics, and proposing new initiatives to drive podcast expansion.Success Metrics (First 90 Days):Objective 1: Achieve flawless technical execution for all recording sessions and content releases.Key Results:1.) Maintain zero occurrences of lost footage, corrupted audio, or technical failures due to setup or operational missteps.2.) Guarantee 100% of new footage and project assets are systematically organized and transmitted to the post-production team within 10 hours of recording completion.

At Riot Games, our Data Engineers are pivotal in converting data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across the company. Our engineers prioritize player experience and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance the journey of millions of players globally.As the Senior Data Engineering Manager for VALORANT, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the game. You will work closely with designers, product managers, data scientists, analysts, and engineers to leverage data that enhances our understanding of both the game and our player base. This position is ideal for an engineering leader who flourishes in dynamic environments, proactively addresses challenges, and enjoys taking on various roles. As one of the leading data figures on the game team, you will significantly impact how data is governed and utilized throughout the studio.

Join us as a Senior Marketing Creative Director for VALORANT at Riot Games, where your creativity will shape the future of gaming. Reporting to the Director of Marketing Creative Direction, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create engaging content that resonates with our players. Your role will involve overseeing gameplay trailers, cinematics, illustrations, user acquisition assets, and more, all crafted with authenticity and a strong connection to our product and community.Key Responsibilities:Exhibit and promote exceptional craft in gameplay and cinematic content, encompassing strategy, creative vision, artistry, writing, video, and audio.Lead workstreams to uphold creative excellence both within Riot and in vendor partnerships.Possess a keen eye for quality, providing actionable feedback during asset reviews to elevate creative outputs.Collaborate across diverse teams including international development, publishing, and external partners to enhance creative execution.Work alongside writers, art directors, producers, editors, and artists to deliver truly remarkable experiences that captivate our players.Manage the balance of stakeholder needs while striving for creative excellence, adapting to varying expectations and standards.Engage with the VALORANT leadership team to advocate for resources and resolve challenges promptly.Serve as a reliable partner to other studio divisions, external vendors, and regional teams.Drive innovation in creative marketing and storytelling.Actively contribute to the creative director community to maintain and elevate our global creative standards.

Riot Games seeks a Principal Concept Artist to focus on character design for VALORANT. This role is based in Los Angeles or Mercer Island. Role overview This position centers on shaping the visual identity of VALORANT’s characters. The Principal Concept Artist defines each character’s look and personality, ensuring they fit the world and tone of the game. What you will do Create original character designs that capture imagination and align with VALORANT’s setting. Develop concept art that brings out each character’s unique traits and style. Collaborate with fellow artists and developers to make sure characters feel immersive and engaging for players worldwide. Requirements Demonstrated creativity and vision in character design. Experience developing distinctive and memorable character concepts. Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to experiences that resonate with the VALORANT community.

Role Overview Riot Games is hiring a Senior Manager, Competitive Insights for the VALORANT team in Los Angeles. This leader will guide competitive analysis and insights to support strategic decisions for the game. The position calls for close collaboration with teams across the company, using both data and player feedback to shape VALORANT’s competitive direction.

Join Riot Games as a Senior Game Designer for VALORANT, where you'll be at the forefront of shaping player experiences. Your analytical prowess, player insights, and creativity will culminate in designing immersive in-game and out-of-game experiences that captivate and surprise our players. Collaborate with diverse interdisciplinary teams to innovate and iterate on player-focused designs that will engage millions globally. VALORANT exemplifies Riot's innovative approach to tactical shooting games. As a member of the Competitive Systems team, your role involves designing and implementing top-tier competitive and ranked systems that honor mastery, fairness, and player progression. You will gain a profound understanding of competitive player motivations and craft systems that are not only strategically robust but also immensely gratifying. You'll also devise solutions catering to varied player experiences across platforms, ensuring competitive integrity and engagement for everyone. This position reports to the Lead Metasystems Designer.

Join Riot Games as a Senior Technical Producer in the Development Quality Assurance Services (DQAS) team! In this leadership role, you will guide passionate technical teams to create outstanding products and experiences that maximize value for both developers and players. You will be instrumental in driving development, overcoming obstacles, and pushing initiatives to successful completion while fostering a sustainable and collaborative team environment.Your responsibilities will include leading the execution of a strategic portfolio of initiatives aimed at enhancing Riot’s quality capabilities. This encompasses service hardening of QATT infrastructure, centralized compatibility and performance testing, as well as implementing AI-driven workflows for quality assurance. As the delivery owner for multiple long-term programs, you will translate the product vision into actionable execution strategies that yield measurable outcomes. You will coordinate efforts across infrastructure, vendor-managed execution, and innovative AI capabilities, working closely with QATT, product teams, vendors, and DQAS leadership.In this role, you will be tasked with establishing and maintaining the frameworks, delivery structures, and operational clarity required to transition from strategy to tangible results. Success in this position hinges on your ability to navigate ambiguous, cross-organizational environments, align stakeholders, manage dependencies, and ensure consistent delivery across several concurrent workstreams.

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.

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 Game Product Managers are at the forefront of creating and enhancing player experiences. We are passionate about understanding our audience and developing strategies that deliver value to both players and our organization. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a critical role in conceptualizing, constructing, and influencing projects across all phases of production. As the Director of Game Product Management for the Cross-VALORANT Experience Initiative, you will leverage your comprehensive knowledge of player behaviors, systems, and technology to significantly impact players, products, and business outcomes. You will be responsible for defining the long-term vision of the team’s feature roadmap by assessing opportunity areas and prioritizing features based on their potential player impact. You will consistently integrate insights from product experiments to refine your understanding of our player base, enhancing your ability to anticipate their needs and shaping future initiatives. The Cross-VALORANT Experience team (XVX) is dedicated to ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for millions of players globally, positioning VALORANT for ongoing success among both new and returning players. Our work spans the entire product spectrum, from user interface design to the game’s performance, ensuring an exceptional player experience through close collaboration with all VALORANT teams. Your keen curiosity and nuanced understanding of the VALORANT development workflows will drive enhancements in the efficiency of our development and testing processes, ultimately leading to an elevated player experience. You will oversee the overall player journey within the VALORANT client and uphold the highest standards of in-game quality and performance across PC and console platforms for our global player base.

At Riot Games, our engineers possess extensive expertise in their technical fields while embracing the chance to explore diverse areas. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will partner with fellow engineers to develop company-wide technical solutions. Your collaboration with teams will ensure exceptional quality and relevance across tech stacks, while inspiring other engineers through exemplary coding practices.VALORANT represents Riot's innovative approach to character-based tactical shooting. As a Principal Software Engineer on the Developer Experience & Workflows team, you will spearhead the technical design and implementation of significant enhancements to VALORANT’s Unreal Engine-based development environment. Leading engineers across multiple teams, your contributions will transform how developers across all disciplines create outstanding new content and experiences for players. You will report directly to the Director of Engineering for the VALORANT Foundations area.

At Riot Games, we are dedicated to creating innovative and engaging player experiences through our services. As a Senior Technical Producer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our foundational services that support our upcoming R&D product. By leveraging your expertise in production and operational excellence, you will guide teams in building and maintaining scalable systems that enhance the overall gaming experience.Your responsibilities will span managing production for core backend services, collaborating with various engineering teams, and overseeing incident management processes. You will be at the forefront of ensuring that our services operate smoothly and effectively, driving accountability and continuous improvement across the board.

About Us:At Airrack, we are a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to creating bold and innovative YouTube content that captivates millions of viewers. We thrive on creativity and grit, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling. If traditional media doesn't excite you, you've come to the right place. Join us in our journey to redefine content creation!The Role:We are in search of a seasoned Producer who thrives in the fast-paced world of digital content. You should be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from swift video productions to extensive, multi-segment projects. Your ability to proactively anticipate the needs of the team and navigate challenges under tight schedules and budgets will be crucial in turning ambitious ideas into reality.Key Responsibilities:Oversee multiple video productions simultaneously, managing fast-paced shoots and ongoing projects.Proactively identify and resolve production challenges with innovative solutions.Work closely with our creative team to pitch, refine, and align ideas with Airrack’s vision, budget, and timelines.Take pride in executing ambitious concepts while maintaining open communication and a commitment to continuous improvement.Travel frequently to create authentic and engaging videos that resonate with millions of viewers.Your Profile:Proven experience in producing digital-first content, particularly on YouTube (traditional media backgrounds may not align with our needs).Exceptional multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset. You take the initiative to solve problems without waiting for direction.Comfortable tackling new challenges independently and excited by ambitious, unconventional projects.A team player who is humble and easy to collaborate with.Bonus Skills:A robust network of production contacts.Experience or skills in directing, gripping, or cinematography.Benefits:Competitive salary of $100,000 based on experience, plus performance bonuses. Comprehensive health benefits are also included.Why Work With Us?Collaborate with a talented and enthusiastic team who love what they do.Push the boundaries of digital storytelling and embark on groundbreaking projects.Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, ample travel opportunities, and significant room for creative and professional growth.How to Apply:Discover more about us by watching this video: Watch here.