Software Engineer Interview Experience - Saint Louis, Missouri
Process
I was contacted by a recruiter through LinkedIn. Riot was trying to hire senior IT developers with a background in scalability and big data.
After a call with a recruiter, an interview was set up for the end of the week with a Senior Software Engineer.
Within four days, a second phone screen was arranged with a Technical Lead at Riot for the next day.
After the second phone screen (and a promise to get back to me within two working days), I haven't heard from Riot in a month.
Questions
There was a smattering of typical interview questions, such as: "What's the hardest thing you've worked on recently?"
There were also questions about League of Legends: "Do you play it?" and "What did you think of it?"
However, the most interesting question came from the first interviewer:
"How would you design a public link redirection service that operates in multiple data centers over dispersed geography?"
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Success Rate
Riot Games's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Saint Louis, Missouri is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Riot Games Work Experiences
- 5.0Finally, a homeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSaint Louis, Missouri, United StatesMarch 4, 2013Pros: Riot is for a particular kind of person. If you are technically solid, demonstrate talent with personality and drive, this is the place for you. I have had more fun in my first 6 months here than I have in the past decade plus of software development. I have had plenty of leadership roles at other companies with a slew of fancy titles. I was BORED. Riot allowed me to be creative, productive, and free from title and politics. They honestly care about their players first, last, and everywhere in between. Fortunately, Rioters are players, so we love to do the work that will also selfishly benefit ourselves!Cons: The lack of management can sometimes lead to a lack of organization.
- 5.0Best Internship AroundSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSaint Louis, Missouri, United StatesSeptember 10, 2013Pros: At Riot, even as an intern, you are treated like a full-time Rioter, with all the responsibility, respect, and of course the perks of working at a game company. Riot has an excellent player-focused culture with tons of room for growth. It was great to be working alongside other passionate and driven individuals, like myself, to help deliver an amazing product to people all over the world.Cons: The work can be tough, but that is what makes growth possible! Definitely worth it.
- 5.0A Company For Gamers, By Technologists!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesApril 10, 2023Pros: - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided on campus (NOMS). - Coffee and smoothie bars. - League of Legends RP and Valorant VP distributions. - On-site gym. - "Work Hard, Play Hard" mentality. - Three weeks of company PTO (one week summer break and two weeks of winter break).Cons: Lots of different teams and processes unique to the operation of those teams, so everyone's experience is not exactly the same. Went about 3 months without a manager because the bar is really high for management.
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