Technical Producer II, League Studio - Player Experience

Technical Producers at Riot lead passionate technical teams to create products and experiences that achieve maximum developer and player value. They guide development, clear blockers, create processes, and push projects across the finish line while making sure that the teams are sustainable and have a great collaborative environment.

As a Technical Producer II on the Game Engine team, supporting Player Experience, you will lead a team to deliver crucial portions of the core engine that is used to develop League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and future titles we build within League Studio.

You will be the custodian of strong delivery processes internal to the team and ensure that collaboration with external teams runs smoothly. You will oversee product backlogs, delivery, building work systems, maintaining execution, and providing initiative leadership with visibility on complex deliverables. You will also ensure the team works at a sustainable pace and continuously improves. You will report to the Director of Technical Production for the Hextech department within Tech Foundations.

Responsibilities

Run the day to day production, operation, and development processes for the team
Improve work systems, team performance metrics, and goal setting
Assess the team's health and composition to ensure that the team is set up for success
Increase efficiency in how we do development through simplification and standardization
Gauge feasibility of product roadmap and partner with product and engineering leaders to right-size product scope and timelines
Partner with the Product Lead, Engineering Manager, and Technical Lead to help develop the technical product vision and execute the development strategy for the team
Create and contribute ideas to areas beyond your immediate ownership across different teams and disciplines

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Producer, Product Manager, or Development Manager on medium to large teams
Experience in game development or a good understanding of how artists, engineers, and game designers build assets and game features for a modern game
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
Excellent team leadership and ability to execute technical product vision
Experience applying Agile and Lean development processes such as Scrum, Kanban, or Extreme Programming
Knowledgeable in Jira use, configuration, and limitations

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with teams building engine capabilities or gameplay features

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!

Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

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. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.