> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3073379-software-engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3073379-software-engineers). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineers - **Company:** Riot Games - **Location:** Los Angeles, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, IOS Applications, Apple IOS, Application Lifecycle Management, C++ (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Profiling, Code Review, Software Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Engine, Iterative and Incremental Development, Mobile Application Software, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Delivery Pipeline, Core Api, Build Management, Information Technology, Build Tools, Unreal Engine, Software Coding - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-software-engineer-teamfight-tactics-mobile-riot-games-10178865 ## About the Role * 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in mobile, game development, or related fields. * Significant professional experience developing and debugging native applications or systems on iOS and/or Android. * Strong proficiency with C++, including experience using C++ in a mobile, game, or performance-sensitive environment. * Experience diagnosing complex issues that cross application, engine, platform, and native-code boundaries. * Experience debugging, profiling, and optimizing mobile applications or games, including performance, memory, stability, and device-specific issues. * Experience working with a game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity. * Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, make architectural decisions, and solve complex problems with broad or ambiguous requirements. * Experience collaborating across disciplines such as Engineering, Design, Art, QA, and Production. * Ability to work collaboratively with teams distributed across multiple time zones. * Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy when making technical decisions. * Familiarity with iterative development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or equivalent development practices. * BS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, * Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics. * Deep expertise in native iOS and/or Android development, including platform APIs, application lifecycle, build systems, debugging tools, and platform-specific performance considerations. * Experience developing with Unreal Engine, including debugging or extending engine-level C++ systems. * Experience investigating and resolving issues at the boundary between Unreal Engine and native mobile platforms. * Experience with mobile build, packaging, deployment, and release pipelines. For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role! ## Description As a Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (C++ / Unreal) on the Teamfight Tactics team, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, artists, designers, QA, and other partners to build and support key areas of the game, with a particular focus on iOS and Android. You will primarily work in C++, while applying your native iOS and/or Android expertise to develop features, diagnose complex mobile-specific issues, and resolve engine and platform problems impacting the player experience. You will also help shape technical direction and engineering practices for mobile development across the team. You will report to an Engineering Manager on the CoreTech team., * Design, implement, and maintain C++ systems and features supporting our game on mobile platforms. * Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning game code, Unreal Engine, native mobile platforms, and platform-specific integrations. * Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality features and experiences for players on iOS and Android. * Provide technical leadership for mobile engineering, helping drive architectural decisions and solutions to complex or ambiguous technical problems. * Influence engineering best practices within and beyond the team, including technical design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, tooling, testing, and build and deployment processes. * Improve the performance, stability, reliability, and maintainability of the mobile game experience. * Develop sustainable solutions that improve the health of the codebase and leave systems better than you found them. * Collaborate with technical and non-technical partners to understand requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and deliver effective solutions. * Mentor engineers and help raise the technical capabilities of the broader team. * Participate in the team's on-call and support rotation. ## Related Videos - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Insights from building the Canva Developers Platform to empower 185 million designers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/942-insights-from-building-the-canva-developers-platform-to-empower-185-million-designers) - [Profiling Symfony & PHP apps with Blackfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/265-profiling-symfony-php-apps-with-blackfire) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Winning talents through play - Corporate Gaming with AKEYI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1062-winning-talents-through-play-corporate-gaming-with-akeyi) ## Related Articles - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [WWC24 Talk - Brenda Romero - Stay: Surviving and Thriving in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/467-wwc24-talk-brenda-romero-stay-surviving-and-thriving-in-tech) - [What Developers Can Learn from Indie Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/650-what-developers-can-learn-from-indie-games) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)