Process
The interview process included:
- A call with a recruiter.
- A call with the team to assess culture fit.
- A call with the team for technical and fundamentals assessment.
This was followed by an all-day in-person interview.
It takes effort to get an offer; you have to prepare, especially for non-technical questions. You also need to be a gamer, as it's core to their philosophy, but if you want to work at Riot, you probably are.
All in all, it took me 8 weeks and about 200 hours of preparation to get the offer. Fortunately, throughout the whole process, Riot was great with information and feedback, and generally really nice. I would recommend the interview process to anyone, as it was hard but one of my favorites.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Riot?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Riot Games Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Riot Games's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral11%
Negative39%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Riot Games's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Riot Games Work Experiences
5.0
Best job I have ever had
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
December 6, 2012
Pros: This is the best job I have ever had by a long shot. I love working with such passionate, intelligent, and fun people!
The work is challenging and interesting, and the sky is the limit in terms of personal and company growth.
There is a growth path for everyone in the company that works hard. Rioters have the choice to contribute as an individual or grow into a leadership role; it’s up to each person – even the hiring and recruiting process is open for involvement.
I was brought in as an engineer and now have been able to build and lead a team!
The perks are great too. We do a lot of fun activities (e.g., movies, baseball games, weekend getaways, paintball, etc.).
There is a great coffee machine and a kegerator at the St. Louis office :-D, and travel perks include traveling to other Riot offices across the globe.
Overall, a great place to work!
Cons: Honestly, not many cons come to mind. As with many companies that have experienced the amount of growth that Riot has in such a short time, we have growing pains, such as the accumulation of tech debt. The tech debt is understood and being addressed.
5.0
Outstanding place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Monica, California, United States
August 26, 2014
Pros: Riot has attracted some amazing talent. By far the best engineering team I have worked with. The company is very focused on the players. The company is very employee growth-focused as well. Flexible work schedule.
Cons: Not many downsides in my opinion. The company has grown considerably, so it does not have the start-up feel it once did. There's a lack of a widespread bonus plan.
5.0
If you like building software, then Riot Games is an awesome place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
December 12, 2012
Pros: A flat organization with an engineering-driven culture.
The company rewards risk-takers who deliver awesome experiences for our players.
I get to have an impact on millions of players; how cool is that?
I work with smart, passionate people. They make me a better engineer and developer, and I am constantly trying to keep my skills sharp to keep up. I love it!
Cons: - The flip side of a flat organization is a bit of chaos. A bit of chaos can drive innovation, but sometimes it is a bit much. We're working on it.
- We need to improve our ability to create processes that help us build our game better and reduce errors in our pipeline.
- 5.0Best job I have ever hadSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSaint Louis, Missouri, United StatesDecember 6, 2012Pros: This is the best job I have ever had by a long shot. I love working with such passionate, intelligent, and fun people! The work is challenging and interesting, and the sky is the limit in terms of personal and company growth. There is a growth path for everyone in the company that works hard. Rioters have the choice to contribute as an individual or grow into a leadership role; it’s up to each person – even the hiring and recruiting process is open for involvement. I was brought in as an engineer and now have been able to build and lead a team! The perks are great too. We do a lot of fun activities (e.g., movies, baseball games, weekend getaways, paintball, etc.). There is a great coffee machine and a kegerator at the St. Louis office :-D, and travel perks include traveling to other Riot offices across the globe. Overall, a great place to work!Cons: Honestly, not many cons come to mind. As with many companies that have experienced the amount of growth that Riot has in such a short time, we have growing pains, such as the accumulation of tech debt. The tech debt is understood and being addressed.
- 5.0Outstanding place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Monica, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2014Pros: Riot has attracted some amazing talent. By far the best engineering team I have worked with. The company is very focused on the players. The company is very employee growth-focused as well. Flexible work schedule.Cons: Not many downsides in my opinion. The company has grown considerably, so it does not have the start-up feel it once did. There's a lack of a widespread bonus plan.
- 5.0If you like building software, then Riot Games is an awesome place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSaint Louis, Missouri, United StatesDecember 12, 2012Pros: A flat organization with an engineering-driven culture. The company rewards risk-takers who deliver awesome experiences for our players. I get to have an impact on millions of players; how cool is that? I work with smart, passionate people. They make me a better engineer and developer, and I am constantly trying to keep my skills sharp to keep up. I love it!Cons: - The flip side of a flat organization is a bit of chaos. A bit of chaos can drive innovation, but sometimes it is a bit much. We're working on it. - We need to improve our ability to create processes that help us build our game better and reduce errors in our pipeline.
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