Manager, Software Engineering

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Gamecompanies Full time
Manager, Software Engineering - Unreal Ecosystem

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As Engineering Managers, we build organizational alignment by developing a strong engineering vision and offering creative solutions to organizational challenges. We serve as mentors for our team of engineers, overseeing performance and finding growth opportunities.

As a Manager, Software Engineering on the Unreal Ecosystem team, you will lead a passionate team in developing plugins, tools, and systems that enable developers and collaborators to create outstanding game experiences for our players.

The Unreal Ecosystem (UnEco) team collaborates with partners across Riot, contributing to a more efficient Unreal development environment. You will tackle diverse technical challenges, quickly learn new topics, and solve complex problems that empower developers and players alike.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of 4-7 software engineers, coaching them, ensuring adherence to best practices, and supporting their growth
  • Partner with discipline and product leadership to improve team health and effectiveness
  • Foster cross-team collaboration within Riot
  • Mentor engineers on best practices for current projects
  • Lead sourcing and hiring efforts to build the team

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
  • 3+ years as an Engineering Manager leading engineers
  • Experience recruiting and growing engineering teams
  • Experience shipping products on large, multi-platform codebases
  • Experience collaborating across departments to create solutions
  • 3+ years as a technical lead
  • Participation in technical design and code reviews
  • Proficiency with C++ or C#

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with game development teams
  • Experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine
  • Experience with automation

Success in this role requires craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight. We value your past studies, experience, and personal connection to games. If you embody player empathy and care about developer experiences, this role may be a great fit

Riot Sydney, a hub of global talent, works on VALORANT, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and innovative R&D projects. We prioritize work/life balance through flexible schedules, paid time off, parental leave, and a fun, supportive environment with gaming areas, a play fund, snacks, and wellness programs.

Our benefits include medical insurance, employee assistance, wellness funds, donation matching, and learning opportunities. At Riot, we put players first, and we believe in creating collaborative teams where everyone's perspective matters. If this resonates with you, we look forward to your application.

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