Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay Systems & Animation - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games

📍 Los Angeles, California, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

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Job Description

Responsibilities:

Design, prototype, and implement robust, scalable gameplay and animation systems, evolving underlying systems to improve reuse, polish, maintainability, and performance.

Contribute to locomotion, movement feel, and animation-driven gameplay systems across multiple gameplay domains.

Partner closely with animators and technical artists to improve workflows, clarify handoff points, and enable efficient content production.

Identify technical risks in animation and gameplay systems and collaborate with technical leaders to implement sustainable architectural solutions.

Contribute to adjacent gameplay domains such as combat systems, camera, VFX integration, or other core gameplay systems as needed.

Mentor peers across disciplines by sharing insights on animation systems, gameplay feel, and technical problem-solving.
Required Qualifications:
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Job Details

Location Los Angeles, California
Job Type Full-time
Category Computer Occupations
Posted Date July 02, 2026
Application Deadline August 11, 2026