Staff Software Engineer, Rendering - League Of Legends

Job Description

Join Riot Games as a Software Engineer and shape the future of League of Legends gaming!
At Riot Games, innovation in gaming is at the heart of what we do. As a Software Engineer for League of Legends on PC, focusing on graphics, you will have a vital role in bringing our games to life. Your work will directly influence the player experience, making every frame count. Projects will vary, combining both individual expertise and team collaboration.
As a Staff Software Engineer in the Gameplay team, you will be at the forefront bringing modern rendering techniques to the rich universe of League of Legends. This role is not just about coding; it's about creating innovative solutions that resonate with millions of players worldwide. In this role, you will report directly to an engineering manager in the Gameplay team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead as the rendering authority within the team.
• Empower Art to turn their vision into a visually stunning reality.
• Build effective and efficient art tools and pipelines for various platforms.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve rendering within the studio.
• Enhance and monitor the game client's performance.
Required Qualifications:
• 6+ years of professional programming experience.
• A degree in a relevant field or comparable professional experience.
• Expert knowledge of modern rendering techniques, workflows and asset pipelines.
• Ability to collaborate and build trust with artists.
• Experience writing and optimizing shaders with HLSL or GLSL.
• Strong understanding of 3D math and graphics pipelines.
• Expertise in low-level optimization with C++.
• Background in the gaming industry and familiarity with different game engines.

Desirable Skills:
• Interest in Stylized Rendering.
• Experience working with Environment, Character and VFX artists.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Proficiency with Substance, Maya, Houdini or other art content creation tools.
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!

• (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $192,500.00 - $269,400.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq22yz-18-218-164-141-42 in your application.