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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 part of the Riot Infrastructure Team, you’ll join a core group of engineers responsible for building and evolving the infrastructure that enables Riot’s games to operate globally at scale. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Infrastructure team, you’ll focus on reducing toil and inefficiency for Riot engineers through tooling and automation, particularly as we explore new opportunities enabled by AI. The solutions you build could range from Slack bots, AI agents, and MCP servers to systems that automate game deployments and other critical workflows. You’ll collaborate with teams across Infrastructure and throughout Riot to identify high-impact problem areas, shape technical solutions, and build tools and automation that make a meaningful difference in how engineers get their work done.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign solutions and features based on requirements and agreements with our stakeholders using our standard frameworks and best practices\nDrive improvements to our standards and best practices where necessary\nContinually looking for efficiency and improvement opportunities within our infrastructure, propose solutions and rally support for your proposal.\nWork with senior leadership across organizations to ensure successful implementation\nLead by example on quality design and coding standards \nHelp grow the team through mentoring and leveling up of less experienced teammates\nBuild healthy relationships with other engineering teams at Riot to foster cross-team collaboration.\nRequired Qualifications: \n7+ years experience as a software engineer with focus on infrastructure or tooling in a fast-paced, large-scale environment\nExpertise with full software development life cycle\nExpertise in one or more object oriented languages (i.e. Python, Go, Java, C++)\nStrong experience working with containers and Kubernetes\nExperience with large-scale development/deployment on Cloud (i.e. AWS/GCP)\nExperience with large-scale Deployment technologies (i.e. Cloudbees Jenkins, GitHub Actions)\nExperience with AI tools such as Codex, Windsurf, Co-Pilot\nUnderstand core infrastructure services, distributed systems, microservices, and software at a large scale\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience in fast pasted and matrixed organizations\nExperience operating and supporting agile development, production services, and high availability\nUnderstand networking - HTTP down to the network layer (TCP/IP, routing, etc.)\nExperience working with international team members and colleagues\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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