Qualifications
Responsibilities:Engage in hands-on development, producing high-quality code that sets a benchmark for other engineers. Establish and direct the technical vision across multiple teams located in North America and Australia. Play a crucial role in the live development of agents, maps, skins, modes, and more by creating new functionalities, alleviating challenges, and enhancing workflows within VALORANT’s development platform. Enhance the VALORANT developer experience through substantial advancements in Unreal Engine, Unreal Editor, and associated development tools. Mentor engineers, tech artists, and tech designers, fostering an environment of creativity and accountability while ensuring the delivery of player value. Serve as a role model for Riot’s core values within your team and beyond. Participate in the team’s support rotation. Required Qualifications:10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.5+ years of professional experience with C++.3+ years of development experience in a commercial game engine (e.g., Unreal, Unity) or a comparable multi-game, multi-platform internal engine (e.g., Frostbite). Proven ability to lead the design and execution of large-scale projects involving multiple teams, including requirements gathering, planning, testing, and deployment. Experience collaborating with creative teams to enhance content workflows or pipelines.
About the job
At Riot Games, our engineers possess extensive expertise in their technical fields while embracing the chance to explore diverse areas. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will partner with fellow engineers to develop company-wide technical solutions. Your collaboration with teams will ensure exceptional quality and relevance across tech stacks, while inspiring other engineers through exemplary coding practices.
VALORANT represents Riot's innovative approach to character-based tactical shooting. As a Principal Software Engineer on the Developer Experience & Workflows team, you will spearhead the technical design and implementation of significant enhancements to VALORANT’s Unreal Engine-based development environment. Leading engineers across multiple teams, your contributions will transform how developers across all disciplines create outstanding new content and experiences for players. You will report directly to the Director of Engineering for the VALORANT Foundations area.
About Riot Games, Inc.
Riot Games is a pioneering game development company known for its innovative titles, including VALORANT and League of Legends. We are committed to creating exceptional gaming experiences through advanced technology and creative storytelling.