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 & play titles like League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics & 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 & with whom.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Riot Client team, you'll create the desktop software that millions of players worldwide use to authenticate, install, patch, discover & 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, & beyond. You will allow players to discover new games from the Riot ecosystem, unlock content, & promote overall deeper engagement.

You'll embrace the values of the team by leading & swarming on the highest value work & working cross-discipline to establish the best possible experiences for players while making sound architecture decisions. You will eagerly dive into new areas of tech with the support of your teammates. You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Riot Client team.

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, & automation tests
• Partner with product, quality, user experience, & visual design to create the best possible experience for both players & game developers by providing clear insight into technical requirements & limitations
• Drive best practices & projects on the team in collaboration with partner teams 
• Mentor other engineers in your areas of expertise

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ 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 working with complex code bases
• Have been responsible for driving the design & leading of development of efforts (over 3-month scope), including requirements gathering, planning, testing, & release or deployment
• Strengths in collaboration & communication

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional or other experience working with TypeScript & React
• Professional or other experience working with Electron
• Experience with build pipelines

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, & decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy & other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, & life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, & children, & a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games & experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether youre working directly on a new player-facing experience or youre supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, were better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, were looking forward to your application.

Its our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants & members of Riot Games Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped & disabled Rioters & does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal & state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state & local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, & the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential & sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters & third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, & networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players & other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, & compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs & additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency & security.