Riot Games is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of metagame systems and features for a new R&D gameplay experience. You'll work in a cross-functional team alongside producers, designers, and other engineers, helping define and deliver solutions that are scalable, performant, and tailored to enhance player experiences outside of gameplay.
What You'll Do
- Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence.
- Design, build, and maintain software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with designers, producers, and other engineers to scope, implement, and test features.
- Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices.
- Debug and resolve issues in live environments and development pipelines.
- Write clear documentation and communicate technical details across disciplines.
- Learn and contribute to shared libraries, tools, and platforms used across the project.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in professional software development.
- Professional experience and proficiency with C++.
- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.).
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating across disciplines.
- Experience building games and/or working in game engines.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of social systems, Unreal view models, or Unreal Online Subsystems.
- Experience developing UI or metagame systems for Unreal Engine games.
- Professional experience building large scale backend systems or game services.
- Experience with Perforce and/or GitHub version control systems.
Technical Stack
- C++
- Unreal Engine
- Perforce
- GitHub
Team & Environment
You'll work within a cross-functional team with producers, designers, and other engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Open paid time off policy.
- Paid parental leave (for both primary and secondary carers).
- Flexible work schedules.
- Co-op gaming areas.
- Play fund.
- Snacks.
- Medical Insurance that covers you and your dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness fund.
- Donation matching of time and money to registered charities.
- Learning and Development opportunities.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Sydney.
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