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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Payments Checkouts - Publishing Platform - **Company:** Riot Games - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $136,300.0 - $190,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Payment Systems, Github, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Scrum Methodology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64dd743e4a8a5177 ## About the Role 2+ years of industry experience or a relevant advanced degree Solid understanding of Java and JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React) and backend systems (e.g., REST APIs, messaging systems) Experience writing unit/integration tests and using CI/CD tools to ship code (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Exposure to cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS or GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Comfortable navigating ambiguous problems with guidance, and improving your team's practices through collaboration Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience Awareness of security best practices, especially in handling sensitive data Interest in digital payments, e-commerce, or operationally critical systems Experience working in a service-oriented architecture or with microservices Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform Passion for games and player-focused experiences 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! ## Description Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As Software Engineers, we work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value. As a full-stack Software Engineer on the Payments team, you'll build end-to-end systems that power Riot's global commerce infrastructure. You'll work across the stack-helping create secure, scalable, and responsive payment experiences that reach millions of players. You'll develop your expertise by working alongside experienced engineers, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of your team. With guidance from technical leads and senior engineers, you'll ship features, resolve live issues, and evolve our systems with resilience and player impact in mind. You'll report to the team's Software Engineering Manager and collaborate with engineers, product managers, UX designers, and data partners to deliver value to our players. 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