Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay
Company: Riot Games
Location: Mercer Island
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas
but also value the opportunity to work in many broader domains. As
a Software Engineer, you’ll also dive into projects that focus on
team cohesiveness and cross-team goals. You’ll lead without
authority and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of
extraordinary engineering. VALORANT is Riot’s take on a
character-based tactical shooter. As a Software Engineer II working
on a VALORANT Agents Team, you are responsible for helping Riot
build dynamic and engaging systems to support our agents team. You
will work with designers, producers, and other engineers to design
and implement both player-facing and core systems improvements in
Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with a number of other VALORANT
teams to ensue a high quality player experience. You will report
into an Engineering Manager. Responsibilities : • Design, develop
and implement intricate gameplay systems and features • Support
live agents through bug fixing and updates. • Collaborate with
designers to support design and delivery of gameplay features with
highly-varying functionality and technical needs • Create and/or
contribute to best practices, development processes and coding
standards • Build and manage strong relationships between
disciplines • Mentor other engineers and provide technical guidance
to the Character’s team. Required Qualifications: • 5 years of
experience as a software engineer • 3 years of experience with C++
• 3 years of gameplay development experience • Experience
collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines Desired
Qualifications: • Experience implementing gameplay systems •
Experience with Unreal Engine For this role, youll find success
through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and
decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players and fans.
We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your
personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and
care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for
you!
Keywords: Riot Games, Bellevue , Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay, IT / Software / Systems , Mercer Island, Washington
