Senior Software Engineer - Unpublished R&D Product

At Riot, we believe in putting players first. Our Sydney-based team collaborates globally to build next-generation game features and technology on an exciting Unpublished R&D Title. Whether it’s backend systems, client features, performance tooling, or player-facing experiences, we create the infrastructure and features that shape player and developer satisfaction.

As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the development of foundational systems and features that power a new R&D gameplay experience. You'll work in a cross-functional team alongside producers, designers, and other engineers, helping define and deliver solutions that are scalable, performant, and tailored for both internal developer workflows and engaging player experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence
• Design, build, and maintain software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with designers, producers, and other engineers to scope, implement, and test features.
• Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices.
• Debug and resolve issues in live environments and development pipelines.
• Write clear documentation and communicate technical details across disciplines.
• Learn and contribute to shared libraries, tools, and platforms used across the project.

Required Qualifications: 

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of multiplayer systems, content pipelines, telemetry, or build systems
• Experience developing within gameplay systems for Unreal Engine games
• Experience with perforce and/or github version control systems

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 players' experiences, this could be your role!

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.

Our Perks:

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

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.