Senior Technical Product Manager - Publishing Platform, Organized Play

About Riot Games Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights. Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. Riot has been featured on numerous lists including Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “25 Best Companies to Work in Technology,” “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials,” and “50 Best Workplaces for Flexibility.” Riot Games recruiters will never ask for money or request sensitive information, and they'll always reach out from an @riotgames.com email address. You can learn more about Riot’s interview process here: https://www.riotgames.com/en/work-with-us/interviewing-at-riot/interview-process

Riot Games

Rioters wanted: we’re looking for humble, but ambitious, razor-sharp pros who take play seriously.

EntertainmentMusicConsole GamingEsportsSoftware EngineeringGame DevelopmentMobile GamesUnreal EngineTrading Card GameArt

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riotgames.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer Games

Los Angeles, CA

2006

Privately Held

1.5M LinkedIn followers

Raised $21M

• Be accountable for Global Live Operations - safeguarding the 99.9% reliability SLA for core infrastructure during mission-critical windows including Worlds, VCT Champs China, and EWC.
• Direct real-time features including LiveStats, Summoner's Rift Broadcast Banners, and Esports Observer Replica systems.
• Drive the product definition and rollout of our Esports Data Platform, including integration with external partner teams like GRID for the sake of data commercialization.
• Lead highly technical, multi-team dependencies including the TFT Unreal engine integration, tournament bracket platform services, authentication scaling for third-party tournaments, Esports Game management tooling to improve transition time in between games broadcast and automation of tournaments for our games
• Develop a deep understanding of customer, partner, and esports ecosystem needs, using research and data to translate pain points and emerging trends into clear product requirements and long-term product strategy.
• Own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for esports and community products, including OKRs, build-vs.-buy assessments, milestones, and prioritization of ambiguous technical opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional product execution from conception through delivery and iteration, partnering closely with Engineering and Technical Leads on architecture, scalability, implementation trade-offs, and key stakeholder relationships.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in fields such as Technical Product Management, Software/Game Development, or Engineering.
• 7+ years of dedicated product management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong technical background and problem-solving skills in esports technologies and broadcast operations, and strong depth experience with data management in platform solutions.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead through influence.
• Experience leading teams through the full product development lifecycle (planning, execution, delivery, and post-release support).
• Experience working in med-large size organizations where collaboration across organizational boundaries is critical to success
• Experience working on live service games or other software operating at a global scale.
• Passion for esports, community play events, and Riot’s games
• Familiarity with the game platform lifecycle, including art toolchains, game engines, and live operations workflows.
• Experience taking a nebulous technology concept and turning it into a shipped product with clear KPIs.
• A passion for games and a deep understanding of the player experience.
• 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 players' experiences, this could be your role!
• 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.
• 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 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.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• 401k with company match
• Open paid time off
• Flexible work schedules
• Short and long-term disability
• Vision insurance