QA analyst Interview Experience - Opeinde, South Africa
Process
My adventure began when I applied for an internship, but discovered that it wouldn't happen due to my geographical location and not having a work visa. I wanted to know what was required to apply at Riot Games. I scoured the internet to learn how to write a cover letter and resume, and didn't expect a positive response.
I received the infamous test where you had to answer various questions within a specific limited time, but I didn't do so well due to cultural differences and the language barrier, as English is not my native tongue. I put all my energy into the accompanying task, and that was enough to move on to the next round.
The next round involved two interviews. The first didn't go so well, as I was very nervous and talked too much, realizing I had little experience. My second interview went much better, but in the end, they decided to go with someone else who was a better fit, which I found easy to accept since I was still just a student. I was happy to hear that I had potential and decided to view this application as a learning experience.
They truly wanted the best of the best, and I understand why now. I will be back when I am ready.
Pro: Riot is easy to reach. I met a lot of cool people during the application process, and everyone is very approachable. I'm not scared about what happens in the process.
Con: Because Riot is so popular, the recruiters are overloaded with work, which makes applying for a job a long and dreaded process for those who don't have the luxury of still being a student like me. Be aware that it can take 3 or more months before you get the job.
All in all: a good learning experience. I learned a lot about how Riot works and what they stand for, but I would appreciate it if the process was a bit faster, as the wait was so long.
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Riot Games Work Experiences
- 4.0Incredible workplace with its downsidesTools and Automation Software • Former EmployeeSanta Monica, California, United StatesSeptember 24, 2014Pros: Perhaps the most exhilarating thing you will experience working here is the company culture. Heavily focused on maintaining the company culture, Riot Games makes sure that you'll be working with people passionate about gaming. Once immersed in the company culture, you really have nothing to complain about. It feels like essentially a company of sociable nerds, and more often than not, you'll meet people that become your best friends. The workforce is young and innovative.Cons: Riot Games is growing incredibly fast; however, they still operate like a startup company. This comes with benefits but also great drawbacks that, more often than not, make teams step on each other's feet. Riot Games does not know how to maintain their company culture and provide an efficient company structure when they are growing so fast.
- 5.0This is the place to be if you want to work in the video game industry!QA Analyst • Current EmployeeSanta Monica, California, United StatesAugust 22, 2014Pros: The people who work here are incredibly passionate about video games. Many employees eat, sleep, and breathe League of Legends or other PC games, and the "player perspective" that Riot has as a result of this truly allows us to connect with our players (customers) on the deepest level. An incredibly open, laid-back culture. Things aren't sugar-coated, and you have to have thick skin to work here, but what this means is that if you're doing something that isn't working or is at odds with the culture, you're able to course-correct quickly. "Gamer" humor is injected into most company-wide communications, which helps add to our mantra of "not taking ourselves too seriously." Cross-disciplinary teams are the norm at Riot, and this is one of the most remarkable things about working here. As QA, I have direct access to Design, Engineering, Art, and UX, and can talk to any of them with ease on a daily basis. It prevents scenarios where things are worked on in a vacuum and "tossed over" the wall for QA to check. We're redefining what it means to have test-driven development, and the result on the holistic product quality shows. There's no shortage of work to be done, and if you're a go-getter, you can rise quickly at Riot if you're delivering results and solving perceived problems in ways that add player value. I've been here for quite some time now and have seen people get hired in at very junior-level positions rise to management and product owner roles by identifying problems and working their butts off to solve them.Cons: As with any company, dominant personalities tend to control most of the decisions that get made at Riot. Once people have established you as someone "junior" on your team, it's difficult to reverse that perception in a way that allows for increased career opportunities. A mantra of many successful companies is to "hire well, fire quickly." Riot has the first part down, but is slow to fire unproductive/unmotivated employees, especially since many Rioters tend to be friends with each other to some degree on their respective teams. It often comes down to 2-3 superstars carrying the load for the team while others are content to do the bare minimum and skate by.
- 5.0Good place to work atSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 2, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, good salary, and an overall good experience.Cons: I can't find any downside.
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