Senior Software Engineer - Data Foundations

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As Software Engineers, we work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value. As a Senior Software Engineer in Riot Data Foundations on the Data Experiences and Automation team, you will have the chance to affect how Riot collects and uses data to improve the experience for players and Rioters. You’ll work closely with our product partner and technical lead to expand data consumption and reporting capabilities and build solutions to improve the development lifecycle for data engineers and insight analysts throughout the organization. You’ll be helping as Riot enables advancements and fast iteration in Machine Learning and AI initiatives. You will bring your experience working with globally distributed systems and work with our team of software engineers to help build efficient solutions. You will report into the Engineering Manager of the team. Responsibilities Build and enhance systems that allow team members to more effectively engage with the tools in our data ecosystem. Attend stand-ups and team rituals, and work with other software engineers to deliver on team goals Participate in code reviews with other members of the team Be part of an on-call rotation to support our live products Provide meaningful code reviews for other members of the team Work collaboratively with non technical customers to accomplish deliverables Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable field Understanding of core data engineering concepts and data pipelines 5+ years of experience working in Python, and SQL 3+ years of experience working with data warehousing Experience in working in Agile and DevOps environment Desired Qualifications Experience with ML Operations and GenAI pipelines and infrastructure Experience with open source ETL frameworks such as Airflow, Luigi, or similar For this role, you’ll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision‑making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position! 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. 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 SanFrancisco 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 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 These 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co