Seattle has a long history of gaming and esports innovation. From The International to XBOX, games wouldn’t be what they are today without the work that’s happened in the Emerald City. Riot’s office in the greater Seattle area aims to continue that gaming legacy by welcoming all of the talented people who call Washington home. 

Our office on Mercer Island is modeled after an abandoned Radianite lab equipped with console playtest suites, a PC Cafe, and a gym. Location wise, Mercer Island provides a center point for Rioters who travel into the office whether they prefer the coastal vibes of Puget Sound or being in the shadow of Mt. Rainier.

Rioters in our Washington office work across all of the areas of the company collaborating closely with our global headquarters in Los Angeles, including:

• Esports: This team, which is based out of a separate Remote Broadcast Center between Seattle and Tacoma, is focused on developing and overseeing League of Legends Esports, the VALORANT Champions Tour, Wild Rift Esports, and Organized Play Esports which covers competitive events for Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and any future titles.

• Games: Teams here work across our live titles, and games still in development, with the goal of creating the most player-focused games in the world. 

• Data: This team figures out what data to collect, how to protect it, and how to turn it into better gaming experiences. 

• Core Infrastructure: By combining cloud, infrastructure, operations, governance, and remaining data center operations, our architect, security, and network teams support the ecosystem that builds and maintains our platforms. 

• Enterprise: From Legal to D&I to Talent Acquisition, these teams are focused on enabling, elevating, and protecting Riot’s mission by bringing forth the best work experience for our employees.

If you want to join the growing team up in Seattle, check out our open roles below to see all the opportunities for Washington-based talent.
 

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