About the company
Riot Games exists to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains.
About the role
As a Manager, Software Engineering at Riot Games Sydney, you will lead a small team of staff software engineers contributing to Unreal Engine-based core technology. You will partner with engineering and product leaders to identify high-impact technical challenges, set priorities, and guide the delivery of reliable, reusable solutions that support game development across Riot.
This role combines people leadership, technical judgement, and delivery leadership. You will help experienced engineers deepen their architectural expertise, grow as technical leaders, and extend their influence beyond their immediate team.
Responsibilities
- Recruit engineers with strong technical judgement, collaborative leadership, and the ability to deliver in complex environments
- Lead, coach, and develop a small team of staff software engineers, supporting their onboarding, performance, and career growth
- Partner with engineering and product leaders to set clear priorities and connect the team's work to meaningful developer and player outcomes
- Build strong partnerships across relevant Riot teams to identify shared technical challenges and opportunities for reusable solutions
- Guide technical direction and delivery for Unreal Engine-based core technology work
- Set a high bar for architectural judgement, technical collaboration, and delivery
- Maintain clear technical ownership and effective knowledge sharing
- Stay hands-on through technical contributions outside the critical delivery path, such as prototyping, tooling, and engineering improvements
Requirements
- 7+ years professional experience as a software engineer
- 3+ years experience as an Engineering Manager leading engineers
- 3+ years experience in a technical lead role
- Experience recruiting candidates and growing an engineering team
- Experience with software development, including shipping one or more products on large code bases
- Experience collaborating across teams and disciplines
- Experience developing with C++
- Experience working with game development teams
- Experience working with game engines
- Exposure to working with Unreal Engine
Desired qualifications
- Experience with automation
Conditions
- Open paid time off policy
- Paid parental leave (for both primary and secondary carers)
- Flexible work schedules
- Medical Insurance that covers you and your dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness fund
- Donation matching of time and money to registered charities
- Learning and Development opportunities