Riot Games
Senior Technical Producer - Unpublished R&D Product
Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Technical Producer - Unpublished R&D Product
Technical Producers guide teams in creating player value through agile work systems and practices. While driving internal alignment and accountability for teams and development organizations, we focus on continuous improvement. We're interlaced on teams throughout the entire company, coordinating across different products and regions as we share goals, insights, and standard methodologies. It is through this communal learning, and sharing of information that we can help lead teams across Riot to delivery excellence.
As a
Senior Technical Producer
on the MMO R&D team, you will be accountable for ensuring the successful delivery on a broad and impactful set of MMO Core Technologies. You will work with Engineering and Tech Art to deliver world class pipelines and champion developer efficiencies that will allow us to bring modern experiences to players for years. You will work with central teams across Riot to evolve our technical capabilities and ensure a successful delivery of the project. Given the technical nature of the group’s work, a successful candidate combines a technical background with a broad production methodology toolkit. You will report to the Director of Technical Product Management on the team.
Responsibilities
Oversee technology progress for the Core Tech and Creative Pipeline Teams
Provide vision, roadmap, and delivery leadership for development efficiency and technical readiness of the project
Partner with game leadership and central tech teams to define technical requirements for new platform features
Partner with central technology product leaders to translate game needs into actionable backlogs for central teams and assess central offerings for their fit against the game's needs, driving alignment and reprioritization when necessary
Help drive cohesive and granular deliverables across key pieces of MMO Tech and Creative Pipelines
Required Qualifications
6+ years of experience in senior technical production, technical product management, or engineering leadership roles within the games industry
Shipped AAA games in a production or product leadership capacity on PC or console
Experience with the full lifecycle of live service games, from pre-production through launch and live operations
Experience managing competing priorities to deliver the right value for customers
Experience working directly with engineering teams to define technical requirements, manage backlogs, and drive a product from concept to completion
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and understanding of basic programming concepts
Experience driving work in matrixed teams and complex organizational structures
Development experience with UE5
Experience leading highly technical teams that collaborate with Design and Art
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 the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Our Perks Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our 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. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.
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.
Duties
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.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Computer Games, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Internet
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As a
Senior Technical Producer
on the MMO R&D team, you will be accountable for ensuring the successful delivery on a broad and impactful set of MMO Core Technologies. You will work with Engineering and Tech Art to deliver world class pipelines and champion developer efficiencies that will allow us to bring modern experiences to players for years. You will work with central teams across Riot to evolve our technical capabilities and ensure a successful delivery of the project. Given the technical nature of the group’s work, a successful candidate combines a technical background with a broad production methodology toolkit. You will report to the Director of Technical Product Management on the team.
Responsibilities
Oversee technology progress for the Core Tech and Creative Pipeline Teams
Provide vision, roadmap, and delivery leadership for development efficiency and technical readiness of the project
Partner with game leadership and central tech teams to define technical requirements for new platform features
Partner with central technology product leaders to translate game needs into actionable backlogs for central teams and assess central offerings for their fit against the game's needs, driving alignment and reprioritization when necessary
Help drive cohesive and granular deliverables across key pieces of MMO Tech and Creative Pipelines
Required Qualifications
6+ years of experience in senior technical production, technical product management, or engineering leadership roles within the games industry
Shipped AAA games in a production or product leadership capacity on PC or console
Experience with the full lifecycle of live service games, from pre-production through launch and live operations
Experience managing competing priorities to deliver the right value for customers
Experience working directly with engineering teams to define technical requirements, manage backlogs, and drive a product from concept to completion
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and understanding of basic programming concepts
Experience driving work in matrixed teams and complex organizational structures
Development experience with UE5
Experience leading highly technical teams that collaborate with Design and Art
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 the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Our Perks Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our 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. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.
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.
Duties
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.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Computer Games, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Internet
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