Riot Engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As a Senior Software Engineer, youll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness & cross-team objectives. Youll lead without authority & provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Production AI team, you will design, build, & maintain AI-powered systems that impact multiple teams & product areas, while defining policy & guiding technology selection. You will collaborate with leadership & individual contributors across disciplinesranging from game development to business servicesto drive production-ready AI solutions & shape best practices throughout Riot. This role requires a blend of advanced software engineering expertise, proven problem-solving skills, & a strong understanding of AI/ML tools & frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Build & maintain infrastructure that provides secure access to cutting-edge AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, AWS Bedrock), enabling Rioters to easily adopt AI in their workflows.
• Collaborate with game teams to select, integrate & manage AI-driven content generation tools.
• Partner with QA teams to create AI-enabled test automation frameworks.
• Help define best practices for AI model deployment, versioning, & governance to ensure compliance with Riot standards & industry regulations.
• Form cross-disciplinary partnerships & collaborate effectively with data scientists, product managers, designers, & game teams to integrate AI solutions that elevate the player experience & empower internal processes.
• Mentor other engineers in your areas of expertise

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with demonstrated work on AI/ML projects
• Proven track record of shipping large-scale software solutions
• Professional experience working with cloud computing & cloud technologies
• Fluency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, Typescript, Java), & the flexibility to work effectively in diverse coding environments
• Familiarity working in an agile environment
• Experience collaborating across departments & disciplines to create solutions
• Strong communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of current & emerging AI technologies & tools
• Deep practical experience with machine learning & LLMs

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, & decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, & your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy & care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

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.