Manager, Software Engineering, Gameplay AI - VALORANT

Riot Games · Los Angeles

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Company
Riot Games
Location
Los Angeles
Posted
January 6, 2026

About this job

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As an Engineering Manager, you’ll predominantly offer creative solutions to organizational design. You’ll also serve as a mentor for a team of engineers, overseeing performance management, growth opportunities, and accountability. Want to lead AI development for the world’s largest competitive tactical shooter? As Engineering Manager on the VALORANT team, you will guide a group of engineers building the systems, behaviors, and machine-learning–driven capabilities. You will lead a passionate team of engineers in supporting the ongoing needs of a large and geographically diverse development team.

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