Tech Research performs applied research to build AI enabled applications for our game teams and to establish AI as a core capability at Riot.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing the distributed deep learning computing infrastructure required to train AI agents at scale. You will also lead the proof-of-concept implementation of the agent for various applications that will be used by players and by game teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize deep learning infrastructure and algorithms used for training AI agents on complex games
• Lead the proof-of-concept implementation of AI features for players and game teams (e.g. metagame analysis, player coaching, play vs AI)
• Develop and optimize a distributed training infrastructure including algorithms, hyperparameters, CPU, memory, networking, or other resource contention
• Integrate game servers into research & training infrastructure
• Prototype ideas for visualizing AI behavior or for new applications

Required Qualifications:

• MS in Computer Science or equivalent with 3+ years software engineering experience or BS in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years software engineering experience
  2+ years experience in deep learning
  Distributed computing systems design
  Python
  PyTorch or TensorFlow
  GCP or AWS

Desired Qualifications:

• Game development / game engine (Unreal) experience
• Game theory fundamentals
• Databases
• Databricks

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

(Los Angeles only) Base salary range between $170,000 USD - $238,000 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).