Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience. Riot Games is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and has 23 offices worldwide.
Software Engineer II - Esports Technology, Stadium (Frontend)Riot Games Esports will carry sport and sports entertainment to its future. We've been there for fans from the beginning, and we're just getting started. We're looking for passionate individuals with a desire to push esports teams, players, and watch experiences to be better! As a Software Engineer II in the Stadium team, you will work with a team of producers, designers, and engineers to prototype, build, and own what it means to bring the Stadium atmosphere to people watching Esports all over the world.
The Stadium Team is a new area of focus within Riot Esports Technology. The goal is to capture the magic of live-events and bring them to our viewers all over the world. We aim to bring people together to experience once-in-a- lifetime moments in their circle of friends, be able to express themselves & immerse themselves in the wave of the crowd.
As a Senior Software Engineer in the Stadium Team your focus will be around Web & Frontend Technologies. You're charged with crafting high quality user experiences that feel natural and allow players to immerse themselves in the roar of the crowd. Challenges will run from building out Social Interactions, such as Chat, as well as Viewer Expression. You'll be on the forefront of what it means to bring the stadium experience to your home.
You will be part of the Stadium team in Riot Esports Technology R&D, reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on 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 has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and 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 and state law, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).
Job details
Title
Senior Software Engineer- Esports
Employer
Riot Games
Location
United States
Published
July 08, 2024
Application deadline
July 06, 2023
Job type
Senior
Field
ML, AI, Data Science