Staff Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics at Riotgames

Riotgames

Los Angeles, USA; Mercer Island, USA·3h ago

LeadFull-timeRustC++Git

Salary Range

$153,000 - $207,000 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Gameplay team within Teamfight Tactics at Riot Games. This role involves creating new player-facing gameplay systems and features, developing tools and workflows for designers and artists, and ensuring the game can be shipped across all platforms every two weeks while maintaining quality.

Key Responsibilities

→Create new capabilities for TFT content creators, including new functionality for champions, traits, and set mechanics in TFT
→Lead and contribute to technical design and implementation of Gameplay systems
→Improve tools and workflows for TFT developers to create awesome experiences
→Partner with stakeholders and various disciplines to develop solutions that meet cross-discipline needs
→Foster a creative atmosphere where all disciplines can shine
→Ensure exceptional code quality by adhering to engineering excellence
→Provide mentorship to engineers, tech artists, and tech designers
→Participate in the team's on-call/support rotation

Requirements

✓6+ years of game development, including shipping one or more products on large code bases
✓4+ years of professional experience in C++
✓Proficiency in using game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine)
✓Experience collaborating across disciplines to create solutions
✓Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns
✓Understanding of common UI software design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM, MVP)
✓Experience implementing software engineering best practices
✓Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in making tech decisions
✓BS in Computer Science or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals