Senior Software Engineer - Teamfight Tactics (Contract, 9 months)

As Software Engineers at Riot, we bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. 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 (Contract) on the Sydney Core Tech team within Teamfight Tactics, you will work with a diverse and passionate team of engineers in the development of internal and shared tools that empower all developers and collaborators to make the best game experiences for our players.  This is a 9 month contract position based in Sydney, Australia.  Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices Write clear documentation and communicate technical details across disciplines Provide technical guidance to more junior team members Required Qualifications:  3+ years experience in professional software development Professional experience and proficiency with C++ Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.) Desired Qualifications: Experience with Backend Services Integration (e.g. analytics) Knowledge/experience working in game development Experience using Unreal Engine Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics Fluency in Mandarin and English For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players.

We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!   Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work.

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