Senior Software Engineer - Data Foundations, Core Integrations and Architecture
Riot Games· Video Games· Oct 20, 2026 · 8d ago
Los Angeles, USA
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$195K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Riot Engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives. You’ll lead without authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Integrations and Architecture team, you will have the chance to affect how Riot collects and uses data to improve the experience for players and Rioters. You'll work closely with the technical lead to build reliable data solutions that handle petabytes of data. Challenges will range from protecting player's privacy, organizing and optimizing data warehouses using big data tools and cloud based servers, building a platform for ingesting data and serving real time analytics, or building capability for game teams with their specific features. You'll be helping as Riot enables advancements and fast iteration in machine learning pipelines. You will bring your experience working with globally distributed systems and work with our team of software engineers to help build efficient solutions. You will report to the Engineering Manager of the team.
Responsibilities:
Implement new components and feature sets for our data platform solutions in multiple problem spaces including backend services, deployment, and monitoring
Attend stand-ups and team rituals, and work with other software engineers to deliver on team goals
Participate in code reviews with other members of the team
Be part of an on-call rotation to support our live products
Provide meaningful code reviews for other members of the team
Work collaboratively with non technical customers to accomplish deliverables
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable field
5+ years experience in Java, Scala, or similar OO experience
2+ years experience in Python and SQL
Knowledge within a diverse set of public cloud technologies: AWS RDS, S3, EC2, EKS, Lambda, etc.
Experience in working in Agile and DevOps environment
Knowledge with data engineering space
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with data engineering or data pipeline
Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka or Kinesis
Experience with Spark/PySpark
Experience with ML Operations pipelines and infrastructure
Experience with open source ETL frameworks such as Airflow, Luigi, or similar
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first . That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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