Senior Software Engineer, Core Tech - Teamfight Tactics

As Software Engineers at Riot, we bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. We work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Sydney Core Tech team within Teamfight Tactics, you will work with a diverse and passionate team of engineers in the development of internal and shared tools that empower all developers and collaborators to make the best game experiences for our players. 

• Design, build, and maintain software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices.
• Participate in the technical planning process
• Write clear documentation and communicate technical details across disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance to more junior team members
• Participate in the on-call rotation; resolve live incidents & propose solutions in RCAs

• 3+ years experience in professional software development
• Professional experience and proficiency with C++
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.)
• Strong communication within and across teams
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating across disciplines

• Experience with Backend Services Integration (e.g. analytics)
• Knowledge/experience working in game development
• Experience using Unreal Engine
• Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics

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 developers, this could be the role for you!

Working closely with Riot teams globally, Riot Sydney is a powerhouse of talent, and experts in global development. Our team works on VALORANT, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, alongside exciting R&D and Tech projects.

If you believe that the Player Experience comes first, we want to hear from you. Our players are a diverse group from different backgrounds, and we want to see that reflected in the people who make our games, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment

At Riot we strongly believe in work / life balance, and we encourage that with our open paid time off policy, paid parental leave (for both primary and secondary carers) and flexible work schedules to fit your lifestyle. We also believe that work should be fun, we have co-op gaming areas, a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of players and community, and all the snacks you would ever need to power through your day (even healthy snacks!). And that’s not all we offer, there’s also:

• Medical Insurance that covers you and your dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness fund
• Donation matching of time and money to registered charities
• Learning and Development opportunities

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 (D&I) 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.