Manager, Software Engineering - VALORANT, Gameplay Cosmetics

Riot Games · Los Angeles, USA; Mercer Island

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Company
Riot Games
Location
Los Angeles, USA; Mercer Island
Posted
May 28, 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. As an Engineering Manager on the VALORANT team, you'll be working in the code, guiding engineers to grow in their careers, and helping the team to meet its product and technical goals. Additionally, you'll own the technical direction for how VALORANT premium content is created and how it is used by players in the live game.

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