Software Engineer, Riot Client - Publishing Platform
About The Position
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As Software Engineers, we work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value. Riot Client is the gateway to play for all of Riot's desktop experiences. Utilized by over 100 Million players across the globe to discover, install and play titles like League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics and more. We aspire to have Riot Client hyper serve players, providing them with the information they need to decide what they want to play, how they want to play it and with whom. As a Software Engineer on the Riot Client team, you'll create the desktop software that millions of players worldwide use to authenticate, install, patch, discover and launch Riot's games. Your work will be players' first touchpoint with the wide range of experiences that Riot has to offer - including League of Legends, VALORANT, Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and beyond. You will allow players to discover new games from the Riot ecosystem, unlock content, and promote overall deeper engagement. You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Riot Client team.
Requirements
- 3+ years of industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or comparable experience in software development
- Expertise with C++ in application development
- Experience in web development
- Experience working with complex code bases
- Experience of cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and QA
Nice To Haves
- Experience of working with desktop applications
- Experience of working with Electron
- Experience with build pipelines
Responsibilities
- Develop desktop application features in C++ with an understanding of the backend to web frontend flow of the app
- Create high-quality software by writing unit, functional, and automation tests
- Lead multi-week scope projects in collaboration with engineers on the team and partner teams
- Partner with product, quality, user experience, and visual design to create the best possible experience for both players and game developers
- Contribute to leveling up the team’s technical practices
Benefits
- Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules.
- We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match.
- Check out our benefits pages for more information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
