About this role
Job title: Engineering Manager, Software Engineering - VALORANT
About the Role Riot Games is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Software Engineering for VALORANT premium content, owning the technical direction end-to-end and mentoring a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, artists, designers, and product managers. You’ll help shape how premium content is created, delivered, and experienced by players, while guiding career growth and maintaining a high bar of craft.
What You'll Do
- Own the technology for premium content end to end: during artist creation, in the out-of-game experience, and when used in-game.
- Collaborate with Artist and Art teams to create new types of content or improve existing ones to realize the game vision.
- Create, review, and reframe an engineering vision with the team and key stakeholders including Technology, Product, and Process Leads.
- Collaborate effectively with art, design, and other disciplines within game development.
- Identify, recruit, interview, and hire software engineers to help teams scale effectively.
- Provide technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle including design, implementation, and delivery of features while continuously improving software engineering quality and efficiency.
- Build and manage strong relationships between disciplines.
- Lead, grow, and coach team members to build talent over the long term.
- Demonstrate a high bar of craft excellence for your team.
- Cultivate your team's culture of collaboration, creativity and passion for game making.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
- 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor.
- 1+ years of experience with C++.
- Experience collaborating across disciplines to create solutions.
Nice to Have
- 6+ years of experience.
- 2+ years of C++ experience.
- Experience with Unreal Engine.
- Experience working with visual effects, 3D, or other artists either in games or in another industry.
- Familiarity working in an agile environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Our Perks: Riot focuses on work/life balance with open paid time off and flexible work schedules.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance; parental leave for you, your spouse/partner, and children; and a 401k with company match.
- Check out our benefits pages for more information.
From Riot Games, we’re committed to creating collaborative teams where you’re empowered to bring your unique perspective every day. We’re excited to review your application.