Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As the Engineering Manager, you'll be tasked with building the long-term success for your organization by helping define the product vision, mentoring & growing talent, & being accountable for delivering results.

As an Engineering Manager on the Player Experience team, you will oversee the staffing & guidance of the team's engineers to make the core suite of tools used in the UI/UX development of League of Legends the best they can be. For this role, you'll report to a Senior Engineering Manager. You will guide individual contributors on their long journey of career development while collaborating with other teams & disciplines to ensure that our work improves the quality of life & effectiveness of those partners while also. Our platform is written in C++ & makes heavy use of the QT ecosystem for UI/UX & we also leverage Python for several utility needs. This role is based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Staff, manage, mentor, lead, & cultivate a team of 5 to 10 software engineers
• Support your team by working collaboratively with product, delivery, technical, & quality leads
• Ensure what we are building is serving the long-term goals of many content developers
• Coordinate individuals & external partners across the world in multiple time zones
• Design your team makeup, & hire so that it has the skills needed for your goals

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years working in an engineering management position on a team shipping large-scale, modular desktop applications
• 6+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience developing software desktop applications with a heavy emphasis on content pipelines
• Extensive experience in C/C++ development
• 2+ years of experience in game development industry
• 2+ years of experience working with UI/UX 

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.