Senior Software Engineer - 2XKO - Social

Job Description

Riot Games Sydney is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Sydney-based 2XKO Social Team. As Software Engineers at Riot, we bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. We have a deep passion for helping to bring joy to players via technical solutions. In the Social team on 2XKO, we focus on the fundamental social experiences of our players. We bring the 2XKO community together via exciting social features that make enjoying the game with others an easy and positive experience. As a Senior Software Engineer on the 2XKO Social team, you will work on a wealth of existing and upcoming features for the game. This role will report to the Engineering Manager on the 2XKO Social team in Sydney. Responsibilities: Help maintain, support and update social features for our players Lead projects with your teammates and in collaboration with other teams and disciplines Seek out and champion development process improvements Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence Provide mentorship to more junior members of the team Required Qualifications: 4+ years experience in professional software development 3+ years professional experience with C++ Have collaborated on cross-team development efforts on software projects, including requirements gathering, planning and release - coordinating with relevant stakeholders across different disciplines Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience Experience developing and shipping games in Unreal Engine Experience developing Unreal Engine games for different platforms (PC, console, etc.) Experience with perforce and/or github version control systems For this role, you'll succeed through a proactive and engaged engineering mind - one which considers multiple disciplines when implementing change, as well as keeping player experience absolutely front of mind. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you! If you believe that the Player Experience comes first, we want to hear from you. Our players are a diverse group from different backgrounds, and we want to see that reflected in the people who make our games. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. Our Perks: At Riot we strongly believe in work / life balance, and we encourage that with our open paid time off policy, paid parental leave (for both primary and secondary carers) and flexible work schedules to fit your lifestyle. We also believe that work should be fun, we have co-op gaming areas, a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of players and community, and all the snacks you would ever need to power through your day (even healthy snacks!). And that’s not all we offer, there’s also: Medical Insurance that covers you and your dependents Employee Assistance Program Wellness fund Donation matching of time and money to registered charities Learning and Development opportunities Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming . #J-18808-Ljbffr