Data Engineer II - Riot Data Products, Player Journey at Riot Games

Join Our Innovative Team

At Riot Games, we empower our Data Engineers to leverage their deep technical expertise along with their passion for gaming to create unique experiences that engage and excite our players. As a Senior Data Engineer on the Player Journey (PJ) team, your role extends beyond the game; you'll innovate and create data-empowered solutions that elevate the player experience across our various titles.

About the Role

As a Data Engineer at Riot Games, you'll be integral to the PJ team, working hands-on to design, build, and maintain robust data architectures that support our game development lifecycle. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers, data scientists, and analysts, utilizing your expertise in large-scale data systems to develop efficient solutions that enhance game experiences and operations. Reporting directly to the Manager for Fandom & Experience's Player Journey team, you're tasked with transforming raw data into insights that power decisions and improve our player interactions.

Key Responsibilities

You'll take on responsibilities that ensure high standards in our processes:

• Champion excellence in data engineering including maintainability and scalability of code and data architectures.
• Mentor and support your team, enhancing their skills and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
• Deploy innovative data solutions that impact player experiences positively, especially during critical gameplay instances.
• Develop and refine data marts and telemetry systems applicable across upcoming games, facilitating future scalability and reusability.
• Ensure the protection and security of player data across all platforms.

What We Require

• Over 5 years of experience as a data/software engineer, with a history of designing and implementing large-scale data systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and data orchestration tools like Airflow and DBT.
• Strong background in Cloud Infrastructure including AWS/GCP and expertise in Databricks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar; or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring junior engineers.

Desired but not required skills include additional software development languages, familiarity with SQL, relational databases, and experience across various AWS services.

Why Riot Games?

At Riot Games, we are committed to creating not only games but also a supportive and inclusive environment. We offer a vast range of perks including excellent healthcare benefits, open paid time off, parental leave, and a competitive 401k matching program. Our culture is about embracing diversity and ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to develop and thrive.

Interested in becoming a champion for player experience as a Data Engineer at Riot Games? If you're passionate about gaming and data, apply now and join us in shaping the future of gaming!

Apply Today

Bring your expertise in data engineering and your passion for games to Riot Games, where together we strive to enhance the player experience and innovate the future of gaming. We look forward to your application!

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