Senior Technical Product Manager - Publishing Platform, Organized Play

About the Position

Senior Technical Product Manager - Publishing Platform, Organized Play

Los Angeles, USA

Join Riot Games as a Senior Technical Product Manager for Organized Play on Publishing Platform, leading diverse teams to deliver exceptional esports experiences.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for Global Live Operations - safeguarding the 99.9% reliability SLA for core infrastructure during mission-critical windows including Worlds, VCT Champs China, and EWC.
• Direct real-time features including LiveStats, Summoner's Rift Broadcast Banners, and Esports Observer Replica systems.
• Drive the product definition and rollout of our Esports Data Platform, including integration with external partner teams like GRID for the sake of data commercialization.
• Lead highly technical, multi-team dependencies including the TFT Unreal engine integration, tournament bracket platform services, authentication scaling for third-party tournaments, Esports Game management tooling to improve transition time in between games broadcast and automation of tournaments for our games.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer, partner, and esports ecosystem needs, using research and data to translate pain points and emerging trends into clear product requirements and long-term product strategy.
• Own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for esports and community products, including OKRs, build-vs.-buy assessments, milestones, and prioritization of ambiguous technical opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional product execution from conception through delivery and iteration, partnering closely with Engineering and Technical Leads on architecture, scalability, implementation trade-offs, and key stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in fields such as Technical Product Management, Software/Game Development, or Engineering.
• 7+ years of dedicated product management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong technical background and problem-solving skills in esports technologies and broadcast operations, and strong depth experience with data management in platform solutions.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead through influence.
• Experience leading teams through the full product development lifecycle (planning, execution, delivery, and post-release support).

Nice to Have

• Experience working in medium to large size organizations where collaboration across organizational boundaries is critical to success.
• Experience working on live service games or other software operating at a global scale.
• Passion for esports, community play events, and Riot’s games.
• Familiarity with the game platform lifecycle, including art toolchains, game engines, and live operations workflows.
• Experience taking a nebulous technology concept and turning it into a shipped product with clear KPIs.
• A passion for games and a deep understanding of the player experience.

We Offer

• Base salary range between $192,500.00 - $269,400.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Open PTO.
• Flexible work schedules.

About the Company

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 every day. 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.