Staff Software Engineer, Social & Store

About the role

You will design the core social and purchasing infrastructure for an unannounced R&D project. This position involves guiding a small engineering group while aligning technical strategy with product and design goals.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create the long-term technical roadmap for social and store features for a 2 to 4 person engineering unit.
• Build and implement the fundamental architecture for in-game social interactions and commerce.
• Coordinate with production and management to advocate for technical designs and project execution.
• Translate product requirements and user experience designs into functional technical specifications.
• Partner with internal Riot teams, external vendors, and global stakeholders to optimize product outcomes.
• Guide cross-functional discussions to ensure systems align with visual and functional goals.
• Set engineering standards and best practices for the team.
• Mentor engineers at various levels of seniority and support their professional development.
• Maintain compliance with internal safety protocols and global regulatory standards for commerce and social systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including work on live or released products at scale.
• 3+ years of experience working with game-related systems such as platform services, e-commerce, or social features.
• Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to manage ambiguous project requirements and influence stakeholders across departments.
• Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical partners.

Nice to have

• Background in entitlement systems, third-party platform integrations, and in-game purchasing flows.
• Experience building tools that connect backend services with game clients.
• Expertise in social system architecture and player engagement mechanics.
• Experience mentoring technical leads and shaping engineering culture.
• History of working on distributed teams.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows.

Skills & tools

• C++
• Unreal Engine

Practical notes

• Benefits include open paid time off, paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, and flexible work schedules.
• The company provides medical insurance for employees and dependents, an employee assistance program, a wellness fund, and donation matching.
• On-site perks include co-op gaming areas, a play fund, and office snacks.
• Professional development and learning opportunities are provided.