Staff Data Scientist - AI Foundations, ML Bots

Riot China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd(10 months ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$159,427 - $211,207 (estimated)Machine Learning

About this role

The Staff Data Scientist (Applied ML) will lead the design and technical direction for Game Understanding Agents, advancing methods and productionizing in-game AI that enhances player and developer experiences. The role champions applied ML practices across Riot by shaping standards, mentoring engineers, and establishing reusable training and evaluation pipelines for multiple game genres. The position bridges research and engineering to deliver autonomous agents that understand, adapt, and operate reliably in live game environments.

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Required Skills

Reinforcement Learning
Imitation Learning
Simulation Training
Policy Gradient
On-Policy
Off-Policy
Behavior Shaping
Hybrid Systems
Agent Deployment
Training Pipelines

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Qualifications

Ph.D. in Related Field
5+ Years Experience

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.