Staff Software Engineer, 3Cs - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games • Los Angeles, CA

10h

About The Position

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You’ll drive important features and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.
As a Staff Software Engineer on an unpublished R&D product, you will be at the forefront of merging cutting edge camera, control, and character behaviors to bring fast paced, responsive, and emotionally resonant gameplay to life. This role is not just about coding; it's about pioneering innovative solutions that resonate with millions of players worldwide.

Requirements

• You have 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering within the games industry.
• Professional experience working in traversal, camera control, or similar systems in a AAA quality product.
• Experience engaging with designers and other creatives, ensuring the delivery of delightful and satisfying moment to moment gameplay.
• Experience working with C++, and Animation systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience, underpins your technical expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing gameplay systems (movement, camera, animation) in various game engines (i.e. Unreal, Unity, etc.)
• Familiarity with game engine internals and extending or modifying engine code.

Responsibilities

• Work with industry leading designers and artists to design and implement AAA quality camera, control, and character behaviors
• Own implementation of character traversal and other game system components from conception to production.
• Guide animators through the ins and outs of the game engine's animation system.
• Deliver innovative game experiences in line with our experimental, learning-based approach.
• Provide critical input on all aspects of design and development in this early phase R&D project.
• Contribute to the technical culture of the team, ensuring the right balance of speed and sustainability.
• Foster a collaborative environment where knowledge and skills are shared.
• Mentor your peers across disciplines, and invest in sharing insights and learnings on both technical and creative problem-solving

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level