Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (Bots) - League of Legends (Mandarin-Proficiency Required)

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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…