Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in many broader domains. As a Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team goals. You’ll lead without authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering. VALORANT is Riot’s take on a character-based tactical shooter.

As a Software Engineer II working on a VALORANT Agents Team, you are responsible for helping Riot build dynamic and engaging systems to support our agents team. You will work with designers, producers, and other engineers to design and implement both player-facing and core systems improvements in Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with a number of other VALORANT teams to ensue a high quality player experience. You will report into an Engineering Manager. Responsibilities

: • Design, develop and implement intricate gameplay systems and features • Support live agents through bug fixing and updates. • Collaborate with designers to support design and delivery of gameplay features with highly-varying functionality and technical needs • Create and/or contribute to best practices, development processes and coding standards • Build and manage strong relationships between disciplines • Mentor other engineers and provide technical guidance to the Character’s team. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer • 3+ years of experience with C++ • 3+ years of gameplay development experience • Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines Desired Qualifications: • Experience implementing gameplay systems • Experience with Unreal Engine For this role, youll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players and fans. 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!