Senior Software Engineer - Sydney
Riot Games Sydney is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Sydney-based VALORANT, Core Game Features Team. This is a full time position, based in Sydney.
As Software Engineers at Riot, we bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. We have a deep passion for helping to bring joy to players via technical solutions.
In Core Game on VALORANT, we focus on the fundamental gameplay experiences of our players. We keep VALORANT timeless with evergreen features, and we grow and evolve with the times by delighting players with new content. As a Senior Software Engineer on the VALORANT Core Game Features team, you will work on a wealth of existing and upcoming features for the game.This role will report to the Engineering Manager on VALORANT Core Game Features in Sydney.
Responsibilities: Help maintain, support and update gameplay features for our players
Lead projects with your teammates and in collaboration with other teams and disciplinesSeek out and champion development process improvements
Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence
Provide mentorship to more junior members of the team
Required Qualifications: 4+ years experience in professional software development
3+ years professional experience with C++
Have collaborated on cross-team development efforts on software projects, including requirements gathering, planning and release - coordinating with relevant stakeholders across different disciplines
Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience
Experience developing and shipping code in a real-time 3D environments (e.g. Unity, Unreal, Godot)Experience developing within gameplay systems for Unreal Engine games
Experience with perforce and/or github version control systems
For this role, you'll succeed through a proactive and engaged engineering mind - one which considers multiple disciplines when implementing change, as well as keeping player experience absolutely front of mind. 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!
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.