🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and build globally scalable backend services for an early stage, genre-defining Riot Games product. You'll ensure a solid technical foundation for smooth global launch and support live operations. This role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines in a player-focused culture.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and deliver internet-scale backend services for a genre-defining game
• Generate and support multi-service architecture for global scalability
• Build features from in-game to backend service implementation
• Improve server reliability and performance

📋 Requirements

• 6+ years building large scale backend systems or game services
• Experience developing large systems from scratch including requirements and scalable architecture
• Expertise with C++ and Golang
• Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies

✨ Nice to Have

• 2+ years as a technical lead
• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🎮 Player-focused culture with emphasis on delight
• 🌍 Global scale impact on millions of players
• 🤝 Collaborative environment across art, design, and engineering
• 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship opportunities with junior engineers
• 🏢 Riot Games benefits including inclusive culture (details not specified)

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite Interviews· half day