About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work on both new and current technology to build solutions for our games. We aim to match you with a team and product that fits your interests, though this depends on team availability. This role provides eligibility for all software engineering positions across our products.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with developers to create player-facing features for games like League, TFT, or VALORANT.
- Build back-end services that support shared social, client, and platform features.
- Write code to process real-time data for various game teams.
- Learn to operate services at a global scale for millions of players.
- Build and maintain SDKs and APIs used by internal teams to power their games.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technology-related degree program.
- Graduation in the 2028 calendar year.
- Coding experience with an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, or C#.
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Availability to work full-time hours for the 12-week duration of the internship.
- Experience as a software developer, including past internships or part-time roles.
- Familiarity with the software development life cycle and agile practices.
- Knowledge of software development best practices, including unit, functional, and integration testing, as well as CI/CD.
- A portfolio or link to a collection of original work or projects.
- Experience with video game projects, specifically in Unity or Unreal Engine.
Location & details#
- Location: Remote (Los Angeles, California hub).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $58.37 per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Riot Games
Riot Games develops and publishes video games. Founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, the company maintains its headquarters in Los Angeles. It operates globally with a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. The company focuses on games as a service, including titles like League of Legends and VALORANT. Its operations extend into esports and entertainment.
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