Riot Games, the developers behind League of Legends (LoL), offer game developers the best workplaces. This is shown by surveys and tests.
Who hasn’t dreamed of this? Working for the developer of your favorite game and getting paid to play and improve LoL. Obviously, many people have had this dream, as Riot Games has expanded from the original 40 founding employees to currently 1700.
The selection of current job openings is huge!
In the field of art, there are jobs for champion design, environment design, visual designers, and many more. Sound engineers are also sought after. But there are many job openings in the areas of “Finance” and “Quality Assurance,” as seen on the LoL career page at riotgames.com .
Good Test Results for LoL Company Riot
Those wondering what working at Riot Games is like and not receiving a direct answer from an employee can check tests online.
On “Glassdoor“, Riot currently ranks 18th among the best workplaces. In their top 50 list, they are the only company specializing in game development.
86% of employees would recommend Riot as an employer to a friend. 98% praise the leadership of Brandon Beck. Especially the company’s culture is highlighted, as Riot encourages employees to play a round of LoL multiple times a day to stay close to the game.
Problems mentioned include that Riot is growing so quickly that it is challenging for individuals to keep up with all the changes. The “difficult work-life balance” is also cited as a disadvantage. This seems unavoidable in the extremely stressful industry.
Another test by “Fortune” from March places Riot 13th on a top 100 list. For comparison: “Activision Blizzard” is ranked 96th.
Many Competitors
On average, each job posting receives about 100 applicants. What you need to bring is “love” for gaming. There are very high requirements for applicants, and only the best get a job at Riot Games. Specifically, “gamers” are sought for these jobs. You understand your audience better when you are part of it. As a non-gamer, you will have a very tough time at Riot Games.
By the way, they are still looking for employees for the location in Berlin, as this LoL page shows – If your dream job is among them, why not try your luck!
