At Riot, we believe Quality is a set of values, practices, and behaviors that inform every part of the development process. By honing our craft of quality and demonstrating cross-discipline partnerships we help Riot sustainably craft excellent experiences for players, globally.

In the Social Initiative we foster awesome player-to-player experiences and eliminate the impact of disruptive behavior in our communities. As a Test Engineer you will work with developers on your team to ensure outcomes reach quality goals. Guided by Riot’s Test Policies and the product’s test strategy, you will ensure the execution of quality activities at every stage of the software development lifecycle. You will work with QA Engineers to arrive at more efficient solutions to everyday problems, while improving delivery and the overall quality of the product. This role will span multiple teams allowing you to drive the testing strategy for a major pillar of Riot’s game services. You will report to an Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Create, manage, operate and own area test plan.
• Manage and evaluate testing efficiency and effectiveness within your area.
• Establish test strategies and processes to apply to your area’s operations, often driving them through other QA team members
• Improve on methods of test execution at the area level.
• Collaborate with different disciplines in order to understand their goals and incorporate them into decisions that improve quality.
• Guide and monitor all testing done for the area.
• Work the QA members of your team to ensure risks are identified, analyzed, and addressed
• Analyze and report on the product’s quality status to the area’s leadership team.
• Hold the team accountable to meeting quality standards

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional embedded Quality Assurance experience
• Experience designing and executing test plans
• Experience managing components of a defect database
• Experience working on a product development team
• Experience creating custom reports on test coverage, defect data, and risk
• Experience using creative problem solving to improve processes

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with machine learning, training and inference
• Knowledge of unit testing for machine learning pipelines
• Familiarity with model evaluation metrics (accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, ROC-AUC, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python and common ML libraries such as: scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

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, and 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. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

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 San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.