Riot Games

Manager, Software Engineering (Tools & Frameworks) - Developer Connections

Riot Games

San Francisco•On-site•7-10 Yrs•1 hour ago

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains.

Lead and Mentor: You will manage a team of engineers, guiding their career growth, performing code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety.
Own the Roadmap: You will define the vision for Riot's internal frameworks and automation tools, ensuring they meet customers needs and remain compliant.
Drive Operational Excellence: You will ensure that your teams' offerings are highly available and supported, maintaining high standards for documentation and developer self-service.
Technical Stewardship: You will stay hands-on enough to contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring our frameworks integrate seamlessly with other core Riot technologies.

7+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend services, frameworks, or developer tooling.
1+ years of experience as a people manager, leading engineering teams in an agile environment.
Professional proficiency in Go or Java.
A "product mindset" regarding internal tools—valuing developer ergonomics and documentation as much as performance.
Familiarity with containerization and microservices orchestration (Kubernetes)
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

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