Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (Bots) - League of Legends (Mandarin-Proficiency Required)
Riot Games·Los Angeles, USA·Posted 27 October 2026
About the role
Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As a Senior Software Engineer at Riot, you'll combine deep technical expertise with product ownership and player empathy to build experiences that delight millions of players around the world. As a Senior Software Engineer on the League of Legends Bots team , you’ll build and integrate bot systems, develop the services and tools that power them, and collaborate with global partners to bring new gameplay capabilities into League. You'll report to the team's Engineering Manager and work in a hybrid environment based at our Los Angeles office, with an expectation of being onsite 1–2 days per week. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems using traditional game AI, machine learning tech, and proprietary engine technologies Collaborate with game designers, engineers, and product partners to translate player needs into compelling bot experiences Improve team workflows by identifying and implementing engineering best practices Own complex technical initiatives from design through delivery, contribute to architectural decisions, and elevate…
This is a summary of the advert. The full description and the application are on Riot Games's careers site.
Apply faster with Prepper
- A version of your CV tailored to this Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (Bots) - League of Legends (Mandarin-Proficiency Required) role.
- A cover letter written from your CV and this advert.
- Prepper can fill in Riot Games's application form and send it once you approve.
- The application saved in your tracker, with reminders to follow up.
More roles at Riot Games
- Senior Partnership ManagerShanghai, China
- Staff Software Engineer - Central Technology, Data FoundationsLos Angeles, USA
- Technical Game Design Intern, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics - Summer 2027Los Angeles, USA
- Game Producer Intern, Teamfight Tactics (Masters/PhD) - Summer 2027Los Angeles, USA
- Insights Analyst Intern, League of Legends - Summer 2027Los Angeles, USA
- Rendering Technical Art Intern, League of Legends - Summer 2027Los Angeles, USA
- Rendering Technical Art Intern (Lighting), League of Legends - Summer 2027Los Angeles, USA
- Anti-Cheat Engineering Intern (Masters/PhD) - Summer 2027Los Angeles, USA
Prepper is independent and not affiliated with Riot Games. Roles are listed from the employer's public careers system and removed when they close.