As a Staff Software Engineer, UI on an unpublished R&D product, you will establish the UI framework for one of Riot’s most exciting new games. You will work closely with UX designers, artists, and other engineers to set the technical direction and emplace best practices and patterns for UI architecture and implementation. In this role you will be hands-on in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and leading all technical aspects of the game’s UI framework. You will work with state-of-the-art technology, and explore new solutions to surprise and delight our players as we bring this new game to life.

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll drive important features and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.  We work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value. You will report to a Senior Engineering Manager supporting the Tech Foundations team within an R&D game project.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with UX, designers, engineering at all levels to design and implement the foundational technologies of the game’s UI framework
• Set the technical direction and best practices for UI architecture and implementation patterns
• Implement foundational UI systems on both PC and console platforms
• Profile and optimize performance and memory usage for UI on multiple platforms
• Collaborate on cross-disciplinary technical and architectural discussions for UI systems to ensure that UI meets both functional and aesthetic requirements
• Participate in the planning and execution of engineering work including requirements gathering, technical discovery, technical design, and work breakdown and estimation
• Drive exceptional quality by adhering to and evolving practices of engineering excellence, including code maintainability, quality, monitoring, code reviews, and documentation
• Provide mentorship to engineers, technical designers, and technical artists

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in UI engineering, implementation, or related fields
• 3+ years experience developing UI in Unreal Engine (Blueprint, UMG, and/or Slate)
• Experience in framework level UI engineering
• Experience in performance profiling and optimization for UI
• Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience
• Strong OO C/C++/C# programming experience and data driven design principles
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Qualifications

• Experience building UI for multiplayer games
• Experience developing UI for both PC and console platforms
• Knowledge of UI submission requirements for console
• Knowledge of UI accessibility features
• Experience with input handling (Common UI, Enhanced Input)
• Experience in graphics/rendering
• Experience mentoring technical ICs and contributing to engineering culture
• Experience working on distributed teams

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

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.