Riot Games

Technical Producer II - League of Legends, Tech & Tools

Riot Games • $150K — $209K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years as a Producer, Product Manager, or Development Manager on technical teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on executing technical product vision
  • Experience with Agile and Lean methodologies like Scrum and Kanban
  • Proficient in Jira, including configuration and limitations
  • Ability to manage complex partner relationships across development teams

Responsibilities

  • Run daily production and development processes for the team
  • Enhance work systems and team performance metrics
  • Evaluate team health and composition for success
  • Streamline development processes through simplification
  • Assess product roadmap feasibility and collaborate on scope and timelines
  • Partner with leadership to shape technical product vision and strategy
  • Contribute ideas across teams and disciplines
  • Mentor developers on production practices and processes

Benefits

  • Open paid time off policy
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave for employees and their families
  • 401k with company match
Full Job Description
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.

  • (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $150,000.00 - $209,600.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

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.
Learn more about Riot Games
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2,500 employees
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Founded
2006

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