Riot Games

Senior Technical Producer - Teamfight Tactics, Core Tech

Riot Games • $120K — $145K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years as Producer, Product Manager, or Development Manager in large technical teams
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong track record of independently leading complex technical projects
  • Familiarity with Agile and Lean development methodologies
  • Proven ability to refine technical product vision and lead teams
  • Experience with building engine capabilities or gameplay features
  • Proficient in managing diverse stakeholder relationships and navigating dynamics
  • Expertise in using and configuring Jira effectively

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production and development operations for technical teams
  • Lead multi-disciplinary projects across teams for delivery
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product leads on product vision and strategy
  • Manage risk, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
  • Enhance team performance metrics and improve delivery predictability
  • Assess and optimize team composition and health for success
  • Simplify processes to increase development efficiency
  • Mentor fellow producers and contribute interdisciplinary ideas

Benefits

  • Open paid time off policy for work/life balance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave for families
  • 401k with company match
Full Job Description
As a Technical Producer III on the Core Tech team, you will lead a complex technical team and projects that deliver the tools and engine capabilities used to develop Teamfight Tactics. You will own strong delivery processes within the team and ensure that collaboration with external teams runs smoothly. You will oversee product roadmaps, delivery, work systems, and execution, while providing initiative leadership with visibility into complex deliverables, risks, and dependencies. You will also ensure that the team works at a sustainable pace and continuously improves. You will report to the Initiative Delivery Lead for the Core Tech initiative on TFT. Responsibilities: - Run day-to-day production operations and development processes for complex technical teams - Lead complex projects involving multiple disciplines, teams, and organizational partners - Partner with Engineering and Product leads to develop the team's technical product vision, strategy, and roadmap - Manage delivery plans, risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, and stakeholder communication - Improve work systems, team performance metrics, delivery predictability, and goal setting - Assess team health, composition, and capacity to ensure the team is set up for success - Increase development efficiency through simplification and standardization - Mentor other producers and contribute ideas beyond your immediate ownership across teams and disciplines Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 6 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 - Experience independently leading complex technical projects with multiple teams, stakeholders, or dependencies - Experience applying Agile and Lean development processes - Excellent team leadership and the ability to refine technical product vision - Experience working with teams building engine capabilities, platform technology, or gameplay features - Skilled at managing diverse stakeholders, building alignment across teams, and navigating complex organizational dynamics - Strong understanding of product management and the ability to find balanced solutions across technical, developer, and delivery constraints - Expert of Jira use, configuration, and limitations Desired Qualifications: - Experience working with teams building software or tools for internal users - Experience in game development or a strong understanding of how artists, engineers, and game designers build assets and features for a modern game 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.

About Riot Games

Riot Games is a video game developer and publisher based in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, and is best known for its flagship game, League of Legends. The game has become one of the most popular esports titles in the world, with millions of players and fans around the globe. Riot Games is committed to creating high-quality, immersive gaming experiences that bring people together and foster a sense of community. The company is also dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry, and has launched several initiatives to support underrepresented groups.
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