Manager, Software Engineering - Teamfight Tactics - Core Tech
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As Engineering Managers, we gain organizational alignment by building a strong engineering vision and offering creative solutions to organizational design. We also serve as mentors for a team of engineers, overseeing their performance and trying to find stretch opportunities for their growth.
As a Manager, Software Engineering on the Sydney Core Tech team within Teamfight Tactics, you will work with a diverse leadership team to lead a passionate team of engineers in the development of internal and shared tools that empower all developers and collaborators to make the best game experiences for our players. Additionally, you will drive efforts toward improved workflows and efficient content creation. Teamfight Tactics is a multi-platform game supporting PC, Android, and iOS; experience with cross-platform development would be beneficial.
Responsibilities:
1. Create an engineering vision with the team and key stakeholders, including Technology, Product, and Process Leads.
2. Support the vision with a solid strategy, including resource reallocation to focus on priorities.
3. Operate with an emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and prioritizing high-value work.
4. Identify, interview, and hire software engineers to help scale the teams.
5. Mentor engineers, identifying stretch opportunities for growth.
6. Manage team health and performance with empathy and authenticity, building trust and inspiring overcoming challenges.
7. Encourage diverse perspectives to solve problems, promoting idea contribution from engineers and others, and basing decisions on sound analysis.
8. Provide technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle, including design, implementation, and delivery, while continuously improving engineering quality and efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
* 5+ years experience as a software engineer.
* 2+ years experience leading an engineering team as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor.
* Experience shipping products on large, multi-platform codebases.
* Experience collaborating across departments to create solutions.
Desired Qualifications:
* Experience with technology stacks such as Game/C++, Frontend/JS, Services/Java.
* Mobile and/or multi-platform development experience.
Success in this role is driven by craft expertise, collaboration, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight. We value your past studies, experience, and personal connection to games. If you embody player empathy and care about developer experiences, this could be the role for you
Our Riot Sydney team works globally on VALORANT, League of Legends, and Teamfight Tactics, alongside R&D and Tech projects. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting our values of teamwork, respect, and community.
We offer work/life balance with flexible schedules, paid time off, parental leave, and fun amenities like co-op gaming areas, a play fund, and snacks. Additional benefits include:
* Medical Insurance for you and dependents
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellness fund
* Charity donation matching
* Learning and Development opportunities
Riot fosters a culture of D&I, embracing differences as strengths and promoting a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We encourage you to learn more about our values of thriving together and building the most inclusive company in gaming.
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