Principal Data Scientist (Personalization, Matchmaking, & Player Experience AI) - Publishing Platform
Riot Games
About this role
This role involves defining and leading advanced machine learning systems that enhance personalization, matchmaking, and social experiences in Riot Games' player ecosystem. The focus is on building fair, adaptive, and real-time AI systems that shape player interactions and community health.
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About Riot Games
riotgames.comRiot Games is a global entertainment company that develops and publishes popular competitive games, including League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift. They also create transmedia content (creators of the animated series Arcane) and run major esports ecosystems for League of Legends and VALORANT. Riot focuses on building player-first, live-service experiences across platforms that support competitive play, community engagement, and ongoing content updates.
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About Riot Games
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$120k – $162k
per year