Riot Games
Overview
Riot’s Enterprise Technology organization ensures Rioters have what they need to unlock their full potential: secure, compliant systems and efficient business platforms. The next frontier is AI and its new capabilities. We aim to empower Enterprise functions to create seamless experiences via improved processes, systems and data. As
Principal, Enterprise AI Engineer , you will drive strategy and execution for traditional, generative and agentic AI capabilities across Enterprise functions, shaping the AI platform that will power thousands of Rioters. With support from teams, this includes standing up and managing the Enterprise AI platform, ensuring data governance and quality are in place, and delivering AI-enabled solutions that streamline workflows across Finance, People, IT, Legal, Security, Workplace Experience, and beyond. The ideal candidate blends
strategic product thinking
with
hands-on technical expertise . You’ll act as both the visionary, shaping the AI roadmap for Enterprise, and the builder, ensuring the platform is robust, secure, and integrated. You’ll partner with Enterprise leaders, system owners, and data teams to bring Enterprise’s AI ambition to life: reimagining how Enterprise works so that every Rioter can spend more time unlocking the future of play. The role will report to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Data. Responsibilities
Define and execute the long-term Enterprise AI strategy and roadmap, aligned with business needs and Riot’s technology direction. Spearhead the design and management of Enterprise’s agentic AI orchestration and management platform, ensuring scalability, security, and strong governance. Partner with Enterprise functions (Finance, People, Legal, Workplace Experience, IT, InfoSec) to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI capabilities including agents, automations and copilots, from experimentation to scaling. In partnership with Enterprise Data and application owners, establish and enforce AI data governance practices, including data quality, observability, lineage, and bias monitoring. Serve as the AI product owner for Enterprise, balancing vendor OOB features with Riot-built agentic capabilities, and ensuring cross-functional consistency, adoption, and sustainable change through training, enablement, and governance. Build, influence, and lead a cross-functional Community of Practice around AI adoption in Enterprise, including training and enablement efforts across functions to ensure adoption and consistency. Define reference architectures for RAG/agents (indexing, vector stores, caching) with system owners. Stay on top of emerging AI technologies and evaluate their application to Riot’s business problems. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience delivering enterprise technology solutions). 12+ years of experience in enterprise applications or platform engineering spaces, including process optimization and automation initiatives. Proven track record of delivering AI (traditional or generative) or advanced automation solutions at scale. Strong technical knowledge of enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Coupa, Concur, Oracle, IronClad) and the respective integration options. Experience acting as both strategic thinker (roadmap, prioritization, stakeholder alignment) and hands-on contributor (prototyping, configuring, integrating). Deep understanding of knowledge management, data governance, quality, and architecture in enterprise contexts. Experience with LLM platforms (OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini) and their enterprise applications. Strong understanding of ticketing/work management systems (ServiceNow, Jira) and how to integrate AI-driven workloads with them. Strong communication skills, translating AI concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with frameworks for agent development (LangChain, Pydantic AI, or similar) and orchestration platforms (LangGraph, CrewAI, Microsoft AutoGen, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Aisera, or similar). Experience building or integrating enterprise knowledge search platforms (e.g., federated search, vector DBs, retrieval-augmented generation). Experience with integration platforms (Workato, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi). Knowledge of TRiSM (Trust, Risk, and Security Management) frameworks for AI. Experience leading change in complex, global organizations. Experience with agile principles, software development and testing methodologies (waterfall, Scrum, rapid prototyping, XP, DevOps etc). Experience in highly regulated industries, including data governance, compliance, and audit requirements. Perks and policy
Riot focuses on work/life balance, with open paid time off policy and 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. Our mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. Equal employment opportunity: Riot Games provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and members. Riot 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 law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable law. Duties
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 data, communicating with Rioters and third parties, accessing company assets and secure systems, and ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters. These duties are essential to operations, safety, trust and compliance. Job duties may evolve based on business needs.
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Riot’s Enterprise Technology organization ensures Rioters have what they need to unlock their full potential: secure, compliant systems and efficient business platforms. The next frontier is AI and its new capabilities. We aim to empower Enterprise functions to create seamless experiences via improved processes, systems and data. As
Principal, Enterprise AI Engineer , you will drive strategy and execution for traditional, generative and agentic AI capabilities across Enterprise functions, shaping the AI platform that will power thousands of Rioters. With support from teams, this includes standing up and managing the Enterprise AI platform, ensuring data governance and quality are in place, and delivering AI-enabled solutions that streamline workflows across Finance, People, IT, Legal, Security, Workplace Experience, and beyond. The ideal candidate blends
strategic product thinking
with
hands-on technical expertise . You’ll act as both the visionary, shaping the AI roadmap for Enterprise, and the builder, ensuring the platform is robust, secure, and integrated. You’ll partner with Enterprise leaders, system owners, and data teams to bring Enterprise’s AI ambition to life: reimagining how Enterprise works so that every Rioter can spend more time unlocking the future of play. The role will report to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Data. Responsibilities
Define and execute the long-term Enterprise AI strategy and roadmap, aligned with business needs and Riot’s technology direction. Spearhead the design and management of Enterprise’s agentic AI orchestration and management platform, ensuring scalability, security, and strong governance. Partner with Enterprise functions (Finance, People, Legal, Workplace Experience, IT, InfoSec) to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI capabilities including agents, automations and copilots, from experimentation to scaling. In partnership with Enterprise Data and application owners, establish and enforce AI data governance practices, including data quality, observability, lineage, and bias monitoring. Serve as the AI product owner for Enterprise, balancing vendor OOB features with Riot-built agentic capabilities, and ensuring cross-functional consistency, adoption, and sustainable change through training, enablement, and governance. Build, influence, and lead a cross-functional Community of Practice around AI adoption in Enterprise, including training and enablement efforts across functions to ensure adoption and consistency. Define reference architectures for RAG/agents (indexing, vector stores, caching) with system owners. Stay on top of emerging AI technologies and evaluate their application to Riot’s business problems. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience delivering enterprise technology solutions). 12+ years of experience in enterprise applications or platform engineering spaces, including process optimization and automation initiatives. Proven track record of delivering AI (traditional or generative) or advanced automation solutions at scale. Strong technical knowledge of enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Coupa, Concur, Oracle, IronClad) and the respective integration options. Experience acting as both strategic thinker (roadmap, prioritization, stakeholder alignment) and hands-on contributor (prototyping, configuring, integrating). Deep understanding of knowledge management, data governance, quality, and architecture in enterprise contexts. Experience with LLM platforms (OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini) and their enterprise applications. Strong understanding of ticketing/work management systems (ServiceNow, Jira) and how to integrate AI-driven workloads with them. Strong communication skills, translating AI concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with frameworks for agent development (LangChain, Pydantic AI, or similar) and orchestration platforms (LangGraph, CrewAI, Microsoft AutoGen, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Aisera, or similar). Experience building or integrating enterprise knowledge search platforms (e.g., federated search, vector DBs, retrieval-augmented generation). Experience with integration platforms (Workato, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi). Knowledge of TRiSM (Trust, Risk, and Security Management) frameworks for AI. Experience leading change in complex, global organizations. Experience with agile principles, software development and testing methodologies (waterfall, Scrum, rapid prototyping, XP, DevOps etc). Experience in highly regulated industries, including data governance, compliance, and audit requirements. Perks and policy
Riot focuses on work/life balance, with open paid time off policy and 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. Our mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. Equal employment opportunity: Riot Games provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and members. Riot 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 law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable law. Duties
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 data, communicating with Rioters and third parties, accessing company assets and secure systems, and ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters. These duties are essential to operations, safety, trust and compliance. Job duties may evolve based on business needs.
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