Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As Engineering Managers, we gain organizational alignment by building a strong engineering vision & offering creative solutions to organizational design. We also serve as mentors for a team of engineers, overseeing their performance & trying to find stretch opportunities for their growth.

As a Manager, Software Engineering on the Core Tech team within Teamfight Tactics, you will work with a diverse leadership team to lead a passionate team of engineers in the development of internal & shared tools that empower all developers & collaborators to make the best game experiences for our players. In addition, you will be driving efforts toward improved workflows & efficient content creation. Teamfight Tactics is a multi-platform game; supporting PC, Android, & iOS; so cross-platform experience would be beneficial.  You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of the Core Tech team.

Responsibilities:

• Create an engineering vision with the team & key stakeholders including the Technology, Product, & Process Leads.
• Support the vision with a solid strategy including the reallocation of resources to focus on priorities. 
• Operate with an emphasis on efficiency, productivity, & prioritizing of the highest-value work on the team.
• Identify, interview, & hire software engineers to help teams scale.
• Mentor engineers identifying stretch opportunities for them to grow. 
• Manage the health & performance of the engineering team with empathy & authenticity, building trust, & inspiring them to overcome challenges. 
• Seek different perspectives to solve problems, encouraging engineers & others to contribute ideas. Base your decisions on sound analysis & avoid biases.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the product life cycle including design, implementation, & delivery of features while continuously improving the software engineering quality & efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience as a software engineer.
• 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor.
• Experience with software development, including shipping one or more products on large code bases that span a range of platforms & tools.
• Experience collaborating across departments to create solutions.
• Experience in C++ & UnrealEngine game development
• Experience participating in technical discussions such as technical design reviews & code reviews

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with one or more of the following technology stacks: Game/C++, Services/Java, Unreal / Unity
• Mobile and/or multi-platform development experience.
• Experience with the pre production, production, & post-production phases of game development
• Experience with build & release pipeline management

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 the experiences of developers, this could be the role for you!

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.