Manager, Software Engineering - Payments

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the chance to work in many broader domains. As a Manager, Software Engineering, you’ll predominantly offer creative solutions to organizational design. You’ll also serve as a mentor for a team of engineers, overseeing performance management, growth opportunities, and accountability. 

As a Manager, Software Engineering on the Checkouts team within Payments, you will lead a talented group of engineers dedicated to optimizing the checkout experience for our players. Your leadership will guide the development of secure, seamless, and engaging payment solutions that power in-game purchases, subscriptions, and other monetization channels across our games. You will report to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering of Payments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of software engineers by providing mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment, and setting clear performance expectations.

• Partner with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to define goals, prioritize features, and deliver a best-in-class checkout experience.

• Oversee technical design and implementation to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient payment systems.

• Drive operational excellence by monitoring performance, resolving issues proactively, and optimizing processes.

• Recruit and retain top engineering talent to strengthen the team’s technical capabilities.

• Maintain a player-focused perspective, ensuring that every enhancement benefits the overall experience.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, guiding the team in adopting best practices and ensuring the technical excellence of our products.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership role managing teams.

• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in designing and deploying scalable distributed systems.

• Experience instrumenting telemetry and leveraging analytics to drive insights and improvements in user engagement and system performance.

• Lead, grow, and coach team members, building career paths with them to help meet their goals.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with cross-functional teams.

• A commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety within your team.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for gaming and understanding of player needs.

• Experience in payment systems, checkout flows, or e-commerce platforms.

• Familiarity with compliance requirements for payments (e.g. PCI-DSS, PSD3, GDPR).

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