Technical Producer II - League of Legends, Tech & Tools

Technical Producers at Riot lead passionate development teams to create products and experiences that want to achieve maximum developer and player value. We guide development, smash through obstacles, and push projects across the finish line while making sure that our teams are sustainable and have a great collaborative environment.

As a Technical Producer II on the League Engine, you will lead a team to deliver crucial tools & systems used to develop League of Legends.  You will be the custodian of strong delivery processes internal to the team and ensure that collaboration with external teams runs smoothly. You will oversee product backlogs, delivery, build work systems, maintain execution, and provide leadership with visibility on complex deliverables.  You will also ensure the team works at a sustainable pace while navigating changing product requirements. You will report to the Manager of Technical Production.

Responsibilities:

• Run the day to day production, operation, and development processes for the team
• Improve work systems, team performance metrics, and goal setting
• Assess the team's health and composition to ensure that the team is set up for success
• Increase efficiency in how we do development through simplification and standardization
• Gauge feasibility of product roadmap and partner with product and engineering leaders to right-size product scope and timelines
• Partner with the Product Lead, Engineering Manager, Technical Lead and greater Program Leadership to help develop the technical product vision and execute the development strategy for the team
• Create and contribute ideas to areas beyond your immediate ownership across different teams and disciplines
• Drive delivery excellence across the team by mentoring developers on production practices and processes

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Producer, Product Manager, or Development Manager on medium to large technical teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Excellent team leadership and ability to execute technical product vision
• Experience applying Agile and Lean development processes such as Scrum and Kanban
• Strong working knowledge in Jira use, configuration, and limitations
• Proven ability to navigate complex partner relationships to ensure alignment across multiple development teams

Desired Qualifications:

• Game development / understanding of how artists, engineers, and game designers build assets and game features for a modern game
• Shipping and/or operating a game as a live service
• Familiarity with Riot’s Games and League of Legends

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!

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, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

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.