Software Engineers at Riot bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in many broader domains. Our engineers are player-focused and aim to find solutions that make players excited to experience our games.
As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll be exposed to both new and current technology while building innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and deliver player value.
Applying to this role will provide eligibility for all software engineering roles open across our products. We will do our best to match you with a product and team that fits your interests and experience, but note that it also depends on availability.
Potential Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with other developers to create player-facing features for our live games, such as League, TFT, or VALORANT
Build back-end services to allow our games to take advantage of shared social, client and platform features
Write code to handle processing real time data of our various game teams
Learn to operate services on a global scale for millions of players
Build and maintain SDKs and APIs that are used by internal game customers to power their games
Required Qualifications
Graduating in the 2028 calendar year
Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology related degree program
Coding experience with an object-oriented programming (OOP) language (e.g. Java, C++, C#)
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a software developer, including internships or part-time
Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile development practices
Familiarity with software development best practices like unit testing, functional testing, integration testing, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
Portfolio or website link (e.g github) with collection of original work and/or projects
Experience working on a video game or related project, particularly in Unity or Unreal Engine
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Applications Close November 6th, 2026
Our Perks
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Programs team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
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.
(Remote Only) The hourly rate for this internship is USD $58.37 hourly
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