Staff Software Engineer, Gameplay - Unpublished R&D Product

About the Position

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Gameplay to join our game development team for an unpublished R&D product at Riot Games in Shanghai, China. If you are passionate about game development and player experience, this role is for you. You will work closely with designers and engineers to prototype ideas, implement player-facing features, and help establish scalable development processes and technical foundations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and implement gameplay systems and engine features for a new game.
• Collaborate with product and discipline leads to define focus areas, handoff points, and effective technical solutions for each stage of development.
• Lead and contribute to architecture, technical design, and implementation for relevant gameplay systems.
• Help shape the team's technical direction, engineering standards, and development practices.
• Continuously iterate on solutions to ensure they are robust, scalable, and performant.
• Mentor other engineers and share best practices across game development disciplines.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in the game industry.
• 4+ years of professional game development experience with Unreal Engine.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with strong computer science fundamentals.
• Proficiency with a modern game engine, such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns.
• Professional experience developing with C++.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with both small and mid-sized engineering teams.
• Experience with persistence solutions.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience with agile development.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on an unpublished R&D product at Riot Games.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Potential for professional growth and mentorship.

About the Company

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million players play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.