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Senior Technical Writer

Riot Games · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

As Technical Producers at Riot, we lead passionate technical teams to create products and experiences that deliver maximum developer and player value. We guide development, clear blockers, and push projects across the finish line while ensuring that our teams are sustainable and have a collaborative environment.
As a Technical Producer III on the Core Tech team, you will lead a complex technical team and projects that deliver the tools and engine capabilities used to develop Teamfight Tactics. You will own strong delivery processes within the team and ensure that collaboration with external teams runs smoothly. You will oversee product roadmaps, delivery, work systems, and execution, while providing initiative leadership with visibility into complex deliverables, risks, and dependencies. You will also ensure that the team works at a sustainable pace and continuously improves.
You will report to the Initiative Delivery Lead for the Core Tech initiative on TFT.
Responsibilities Run day-to-day production operations and development processes for complex technical teams
Lead complex projects involving multiple disciplines, teams, and organizational partners
Partner with Engineering and Product leads to develop the team's technical product vision, strategy, and roadmap
Manage delivery plans, risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, and stakeholder communication
Improve work systems, team performance metrics, delivery predictability, and goal setting
Assess team health, composition, and capacity to ensure the team is set up for success
Increase development efficiency through simplification and standardization
Mentor other producers and contribute ideas beyond your immediate ownership across teams and disciplines
Required Qualifications Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Producer, Product Manager, or Development Manager on medium-to-large technical teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
Experience independently leading complex technical projects with multiple teams, stakeholders, or dependencies
Experience applying Agile and Lean development processes
Excellent team leadership and the ability to refine technical product vision
Experience working with teams building engine capabilities, platform technology, or gameplay features
Skilled at managing diverse stakeholders, building alignment across teams, and navigating complex organizational dynamics
Strong understanding of product management and the ability to find balanced solutions across technical, developer, and delivery constraints
Expert of Jira use, configuration, and limitations
Desired Qualifications Experience working with teams building software or tools for internal users
Experience in game development or a strong understanding of how artists, engineers, and game designers build assets and features for a modern game
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!
Our Perks Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance
Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
A 401k with company match
Check out our benefits pages for more information
At Riot Games, we put players first . That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the

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