Software Engineering Manager, AI/ML - VALORANT
Riot GamesLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Riot Games is a game development company that puts players first. We strive to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our VALORANT AI team. The successful candidate will have experience in AI development, technical leadership, and team management. They will be responsible for guiding a team of engineers in building AI systems, behaviors, and machine learning capabilities for our game.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a hands-on Software Engineer
- 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team of at least 4 as an Engineering Manager and/or Engineering Lead
- 2+ years experience developing in Unreal, Unity, or another game engine
- 2+ years experience with game AI technologies (behavior trees, perception systems, etc.) and/or ML technologies (data science, machine learning, model training and inference, etc.)
- Experience writing, reading, and reviewing C++
- Experience working in complex, large-scale game or engine codebases
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off policy
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Parental leave
- 401k with company match