Principal Software Engineer - VALORANT, Competitive

Riot China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$164,033 - $216,616 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Principal Software Engineer on Riot’s Compet team will lead the technical direction and development of core VALORANT metasystems (matchmaking, player behavior, Premier) used by millions of players. You will work across the full stack—from Unreal front-end to globally scaled backend microservices—providing technical vision, organizational alignment, and mentorship to engineers. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, scalable systems and coordinating cross-team efforts to create compelling player experiences.

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Required Skills

Go
C++
Distributed Systems
System Design
Software Development
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Matchmaking
Unreal Engine
Agile

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About Riot China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

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Riot 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.