Hiring: Manager, Software Engineering (Services Lead) - Unpublished R&D Product Company: Riot Games Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:18:37 Target Skills & Keywords : C#, Java, R About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience as a software engineer •4+ years of game development experience working in various platforms (i.e. mobile, console, PC, etc.) •2+ years experience in a leadership position, working directly on the production of a game as an Engineering Manager Required Skills: •Support defining the engineering strategy and technical roadmap to develop our global backend infrastructure with an understanding of our audience and product goals •Manage and scale an engineering team to support product needs through various development stages (i.e. pre-production, production, and post-launch) •Partner with product and delivery as they define product features and product roadmap •Collaborate and coordinate with Riot Central technology teams to efficiently deliver world-class solutions •Direct development and manage performance of external engineers in other geographies •Collaborate in technical/architectural discussions, provide direction and drive decision-making •Strategically drive planning and execution of engineering work including requirements gathering, technical discovery, technical design, and work breakdown and estimation. •Own the technical success of the services team, including operational excellence and cost in live environments Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with modern game platforms and practices •For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you! Compensation: •Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!