About this role
Job title: Staff Software Engineer, Services
About the Role Riot is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Services to lead backend development for a globally scalable suite of services powering a genre-defining game. You will design and implement internet-scale backend systems, ensure robust monitoring and diagnostics, and help launch features smoothly at scale. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and a strong technical foundation.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and deliver internet-scale backend services for a globally distributed game.
- Generate and support the multi-service architecture to run globally scalable services.
- Build features from in-game logic down to the backend service implementation.
- Build features to improve server reliability and performance.
- Implement server infrastructure in support of new gameplay features.
- Build and support live services for the game.
- Work with cloud technologies and services such as AWS.
- Mentor more junior engineers on the team.
- Collaborate effectively with art, design, and other disciplines within game development.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of experience building large-scale backend systems or game services.
- Experience developing large systems from scratch, including gathering requirements and designing scalable, production-ready architecture.
- BS degree or equivalent experience.
- Expertise with C++ and Golang.
- Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies.
Nice to Have
- 2+ years of experience as a technical lead.
- Experience working on a global-scale online game.
- Unreal Engine experience.
- Mobile game development experience.
- Experience with client/server architecture.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Compensation & Benefits Our Perks: Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming.