Research Scientist Intern, Next-Gen Gameplay - Summer 2026 (Remote)
Riot China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
About this role
Riot Games is hiring a Research Scientist Intern for its Technology Research team to advance applied research that accelerates player experiences and game development. The role focuses on leveraging generative AI to augment and prototype new game-development pipelines and player-facing systems, tracking relevant research, and partnering with game teams to surface production-ready capabilities. This is a paid, 12-week remote internship designed for students graduating in 2027.
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About Riot China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
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 China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
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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