Director, Data Engineering - League Studios

As a Director, Data Engineering - League Studios, the candidate will lead the data infrastructure organization that powers League of Legends and other games across League Studio. The role involves setting the technical direction for League Studio's data architecture and pipelines, partnering with leaders across engineering, product, production, and data disciplines to enable data-driven development for the studio's current and next generation of games and player experiences.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering or closely related domains
• 4+ years leading data engineering teams, including at least 2+ years managing managers
• Strong expertise in Python, Java, or similar languages, and deep grounding in CS fundamentals
• Demonstrated strength in system design, data structures, and algorithms
• In-depth knowledge of data engineering best practices, techniques, and methodologies to drive quality and reliability at scale
• Proven experience collaborating across multiple teams, departments, and disciplines
• Experience with project management, prioritization frameworks, and guiding investment decisions across people and systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
• 401k with company match
• Open paid time off policy
• Flexible work schedules