Qualifications
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and enhance shared backend platform services that power Vanguard systems across client applications, services, and internal tooling. Oversee APIs and service contracts utilized by multiple teams, ensuring their reliability, clarity, and long-term maintainability. Lead the creation of internal tools and web applications for operations, investigations, configuration, and visibility. Identify and mitigate systemic risks across the platform, focusing on scalability, security, and maintainability. Design and manage distributed backend systems with high availability and robust security protocols. Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and drive long-term reliability enhancements. Enhance CI/CD pipelines, observability, and operational workflows for platform services. Collaborate effectively with teams across Anti-Cheat, Security, and Game divisions as a trusted technical advisor. Required QualificationsExtensive experience at a staff level in building and managing backend platforms and internal tools used by diverse teams. Proficient in backend service development and distributed systems (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes). Significant experience in developing internal tools or web applications using modern technology stacks (e.g., Golang, React, Node.js, TypeScript). Experience designing and operating secure and scalable backend systems. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
About the job
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.
About Riot Games, Inc.
Riot Games is a pioneering game development company dedicated to creating immersive gaming experiences and nurturing a passionate community of players. Our culture fosters creativity and innovation, empowering our team to push the boundaries of what's possible in gaming.
