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As Software Engineers, we work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value.\nAs aStaff Software Engineer in Riot Data Foundations, you will have the chance to affect how Riot collects and uses data to improve the experience for players and Rioters. You'll work closely with our product partner and technical lead to expand data consumption and reporting capabilities and build solutions to improve the development lifecycle for data engineers and insight analysts throughout the organization. You'll be helping as Riot enables advancements and fast iteration in machine learning and other technical pipelines. You will bring your experience working with globally distributed systems and work with our team of software engineers to help build efficient solutions. You will report into the Engineering Manager of the team.\nResponsibilities:\nBuild and enhance systems that allow team members to more effectively engage with the tools in our data ecosystem. \nAttend stand-ups and team rituals, and work with other software engineers to deliver on team goals\nParticipate in code reviews with other members of the team\nBe part of an on-call rotation to support our live products\nProvide meaningful code reviews for other members of the team\nWork collaboratively with non technical customers to accomplish deliverables\nRequired Qualifications: \nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable field\nUnderstanding of core data engineering concepts and data pipelines\n7+ years experience in Python, and SQL\n5+ years experience working with data warehousing \nExperience in working in Agile and DevOps environment\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience with ML operations, pipelines, and infrastructure\nExperience with open source ETL frameworks such as Airflow, Luigi, or similar\nFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!\nOur Perks:\nRiot 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.\nAt 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.\nIt’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.\nPer the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:\nSafeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data \nCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors\nAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks\nEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters\nThese duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. 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