Staff Software Engineer, UI Unpublished R&D Product Los Angeles (USA) Riot Gam

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# Staff Software Engineer, UI - Unpublished R&D Product## Los Angeles (USA)Riot GamesFull TimePosted a day agoAs a Staff Software Engineer, UI on an unpublished R&D product, you will establish the UI framework for one of Riot’s most exciting new games.

You will work closely with UX designers, artists, and other engineers to set the technical direction and emplace best practices and patterns for UI architecture and implementation.

In this role you will be hands-on in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and leading all technical aspects of the game’s UI framework.

You will work with state-of-the-art technology, and explore new solutions to surprise and delight our players as we bring this new game to life.Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll drive important features and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.

We work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value.

You will report to a Senior Engineering Manager supporting the Tech Foundations team within an R&D game project.Responsibilities:Work closely with UX, designers, engineering at all levels to design and implement the foundational technologies of the game’s UI frameworkSet the technical direction and best practices for UI architecture and implementation patternsImplement foundational UI systems on both PC and console platformsProfile and optimize performance and memory usage for UI on multiple platformsCollaborate on cross-disciplinary technical and architectural discussions for UI systems to ensure that UI meets both functional and aesthetic requirementsParticipate in the planning and execution of engineering work including requirements gathering, technical discovery, technical design, and work breakdown and estimationDrive exceptional quality by adhering to and evolving practices of engineering excellence, including code maintainability, quality, monitoring, code reviews, and documentationProvide mentorship to engineers, technical designers, and technical artistsRequired Qualifications8+ years experience in UI engineering, implementation, or related fields3+ years experience developing UI in Unreal Engine (Blueprint, UMG, and/or Slate)Experience in framework level UI engineeringExperience in performance profiling and optimization for UIExperience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplinesB.S. in computer science or equivalent experienceStrong OO C/C++/C# programming experience and data driven design principlesProven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence cross-functional stakeholdersStrong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesDesired QualificationsExperience building UI for multiplayer gamesExperience developing UI for both PC and console platformsKnowledge of UI submission requirements for consoleKnowledge of UI accessibility featuresExperience with input handling (Common UI, Enhanced Input)Experience in graphics/renderingExperience mentoring technical ICs and contributing to engineering cultureExperience working on distributed teamsFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players.

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!Our Perks:Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules.

We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match.

Check out our benefits pages for more information.At Riot Games, we put players first.

That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player.

Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission.

And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together.

Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday.

If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc.

Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.

We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization.

Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.###### Riot Games---Rioters wanted: we’re looking for humble, but ambitious, razor-sharp pros who take play seriously.
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