Staff Software Engineer, UI - Unpublished R&D Product

Staff Software Engineer, UI - Unpublished R&D ProductPay CompetitiveEmployment type Full-TimeJob DescriptionReq#: 4916259Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You’ll partner closely with other game makers on features and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.As a Staff Software Engineer focused on UI within Research & Development, you are armed with a wealth of knowledge on the intricacies of game UI technology to inject life into an exciting new game. You will work in a team alongside a product lead, designers, artists, and other engineers to answer fundamental product questions and build experiences that will fulfill our players’ imaginative dreams.Responsibilities:Implement, debug, and refine HUD and FrontEnd UI for a brand new Riot titlePartner with UX designers and UI artists to create satisfying user experiencesCollaborate with product and discipline leads to identify focus areas, handoff points, and provide the best solution for the development phaseLead and contribute to technical design and implementation of meta game systems where UI is a core componentWork closely with backend and build teams to create space efficient UI packagesRequired Qualifications6+ years of professional programming experienceThorough understanding of common UI software design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP)Strong knowledge of data driven design principlesBS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentalsStrong OO C/C++/C# programming experienceExcellent debugging skillsExperience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplinesProduct sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in making tech decisionsDesired QualificationsOnline SaaS (software as a service) game development experienceExperience using Unreal Engine, especially UMG and SlateExperience using scene rendering analysis tools such as RenderDocFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!Our Perks:Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and 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.Equal Employment OpportunityIt’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).About the companyRiot Games, Inc. is an American video game developer, publisher, and esports tournament organizer based in West Los Angeles, California. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17