Staff Software Engineer at Riot Games

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Type: Full-time
Level: Principal
Posted: Apr 30, 2026

Description

Riot Games is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Software Engineer III) to join their Sydney-based team. The successful candidate will take technical ownership of key areas, contributing to the entire development lifecycle by designing scalable solutions, mentoring teammates, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance player and developer experiences. This role involves leading the design and development of scalable systems, driving technical decisions, troubleshooting live service issues, and championing engineering best practices.

Required Skills

C++
software engineering fundamentals
debugging
problem-solving
code quality
automated testing
maintainable architecture
multiplayer frameworks
performance tooling
build pipelines
telemetry
version control systems
Perforce
Git

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including experience delivering live or shipped products.
Experience building systems in a cross-functional team and contributing to cross-team architecture discussions.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in both development and live environments.
Ability to write clear, maintainable code and communicate technical concepts effectively across disciplines.
Experience building games.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Experience working with Unreal Engine.
Familiarity with systems such as multiplayer frameworks, performance tooling, build pipelines, or telemetry.
Experience with version control systems like Perforce or Git.
Prior experience working on global-scale game development or online services.

About Riot Games

Riot Games

Riot Games. Developer of League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift. Creators of Arcane. Home of LOL and VALORANT Esports.