Riot Games is hiring. 329 roles open right now.
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INTERVIEW PREP
24 interview questions for Riot Games
[01] HIRING NOW
Live from their career page.
Numbers refresh daily. Every role tracked here was pulled straight from Riot Games's ATS, not an aggregator.
Open roles
329
Posted (30d)
46
-22% vs prior
Posted (7d)
11
Posted range
$201K – 281K
Base, from posted ranges
Most-hired roles · last 90 days
[02] HIRING PULSE
Riot Games's hiring pulse.
We re-scan Riot Games's career page every few minutes and keep the full posting history, so these counts come from the board itself, not an aggregator.
Posted (7d)
12
Posted (30d)
44
Posted (90d)
169
Scanned every few minutes · newest tracked posting May 22, 2026
[03] COMPENSATION
What Riot Games pays.
Generally 20-40% below equivalent tech roles. Senior game engineers might make $150K to $250K where they'd make $300K+ at a tech company.
By level · reported by current and former Riot Games employees on Levels.fyi
Data Scientist
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P4 | $241K | $206K | $13K | $23K | 4 |
Product Manager
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P3 | $178K | $150K | $1K | $27K | 3 |
| P4 | $235K | $202K | $0K | $34K | 7 |
| P6 | $472K | $274K | $123K | $75K | 3 |
Software Engineer
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | $156K | $134K | $7K | $15K | 23 |
| P2 | $186K | $160K | $3K | $24K | 11 |
| P3 | $245K | $197K | $1K | $47K | 19 |
| P4 | $300K | $233K | $13K | $54K | 20 |
| P5 | $409K | $288K | $10K | $111K | 5 |
Source: Levels.fyi · median across reported samples
Concrete perks mentioned in job postings
- open paid time off
- flexible work schedules
- medical, dental, and life insurance
- parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
- 401k with company match
- full relocation support
- life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability
- play fund for gaming knowledge
- donation matching of time and money to non-profits
- wellness fund
- learning and development opportunities
[05] VISA SPONSORSHIP
Hiring international candidates.
Riot Games has a documented USCIS H-1B petition history.
Sponsors H1B · USCIS-confirmed petitioner
Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).
[06] WHERE THEY'RE HIRING
The cities Riot Games is hiring in.
Every active role mapped to its posted city. Use this to gauge whether Riot Gamesis actually hiring where you live, or skewed somewhere you'd need to relocate.
Top cities by open roles
Remote: 6 positions
+11 more locations
[07] OFFICES
Where Riot Games works.
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
We've mapped 5 Riot Games offices across 4 cities, including 12333 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064, so you know where you'd report before you apply.
Also in: Santa Monica · New York · Clayton
Office data © OpenStreetMap contributors
[08] LAYOFF HISTORY
What past rounds looked like.
Riot Games has had 2 reported layoff rounds on public record since 2020. We list these because candidates routinely tell us they wish they had known before applying. Context, not a verdict.
Reported rounds
2
Headcount cut
576
Most recent
Source: Layoffs.fyi, public record
[00] M&A HISTORY
Riot Games has acquired 1 notable company on public record. Acquisitions tell you about a company's appetite, scale, and direction.
Source: Wikidata
[10] KEY FACTS
Founded
2006
Employees
2.5K
2018
Data: Wikidata (CC0) · Q1060165
[11] IN THE NEWS
Riot Games in the headlines.
Recent press coverage, pulled from Google News. Worth a scan before an interview or a cold email: funding rounds, launches, and leadership changes are the fastest way to sound current.
Source: Google News. Last 12 months.
[12] ABOUT
What Riot Games does, and who fits.
Riot Games creates player-focused games and experiences.
Riot Games develops and publishes games like League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics, focusing on player engagement and community building. We strive to create immersive experiences that resonate with players worldwide, ensuring that every aspect of our games is designed with their enjoyment in mind.
Founded
2006
HQ
West Los Angeles
Founders
Marc Merrill & Brandon Beck
Employees
2.5K
2018
Source: Wikidata · QID Q1060165
[13] AT RIOT GAMES
The honest take.
A collaborative and inclusive environment that values player empathy and teamwork.
[14] CAREER GROWTH
Where Riot Games takes you next.
Career paths exist but the industry is volatile. Studios get acquired, projects get cancelled, and layoffs happen regularly.
[15] INTERVIEW PREP
Going through their loop?
We collect real questions reported by candidates plus likely questions inferred from Riot Games's open roles. Skim the process, prep the questions, save the timing for actually applying.
[16] HOW TO APPLY
Your resume lands in Workday.
Riot Games uses Workday as their applicant tracking system. When you apply, your resume drops directly into their Workday pipeline where recruiters review candidates in arrival order.
Scoutify watches Riot Games's career page continuously. New openings show up here within minutes of posting. Early applicants get more attention because most recruiters review applications in the order they arrive.
One-tap coverage: Workday is one of the portals Scoutify's auto-apply fills end to end. On an Auto-Apply plan, your saved profile and resume are submitted to Riot Games the moment a matching role goes live.
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[19] FAQ
Questions people ask about Riot Games.
Not covered here? Email support@scoutify.com.
Yes, Riot Games does sponsor H1B visas for international candidates. This allows skilled professionals from around the world to apply for positions at the company, provided they meet the qualifications for the roles available. If you are considering applying from outside the United States, ensure your skills align with the job postings, as there are currently 329 active job postings across various disciplines.
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