Technician Jobs at Riot Games with Visa Sponsorship
Technician roles at Riot Games sit at the intersection of live operations, hardware, and game infrastructure support across studio and event environments. Riot has a consistent record of sponsoring international talent in technical functions, making it a realistic target if you're job searching on a work visa.
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Technical Program Managers at Riot lead passionate, cross-functional teams to achieve player value through the delivery of large programs that are aligned with Riot's strategic priorities.
As a Technical Program Manager III on the Program Management team in Publishing Platform, you will coordinate important development projects and lead the integration of Riot's games with Publishing Platform’s suite of products. You excel at condensing the million moving parts of platform development and game development into strategic points of focus between our development teams, smooth the process of platform development and integration before, during, and after launch. You will report to the Manager, Program Management.
Responsibilities:
- Align autonomous teams towards complex cross-pillar programs centered around Riot's strategic priorities.
- Create program plans with cross functional teams such as creative, architecture, operations, technical teams, and leadership.
- Plan and scope cross team projects within Publishing Platform.
- Evangelize processes and delivery methodologies to ensure we accomplish our program goals.
- Facilitate and manage Agile project management ceremonies and processes for large or team-of-team project teams.
- Report on program performance, ensuring each program achieves milestones against its objective.
- Organize program-level planning, communication, and team member rituals.
- Standardize communications best practices, nomenclature, and tools between platform teams and their customers.
- Manage risks and issues across programs and within teams.
- Foster transparency and predictability by building and maintaining roadmaps for assigned programs.
- Maintain partner relationships, providing visibility into workstreams and maintaining partner satisfaction.
- Assist in the creation of product release and go-to-market plans.
- Understand fiscal practices and controls, recording, and reporting on program expenditures & ROI.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6+ years of relevant industry experience
- Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
- Experience with iterative development methodologies like Scrum & Agile, and have used supporting software (i.e. JIRA)
- Experience in software development, infrastructure, or live operations management
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous program experience in a large distributed organization.
- Experience managing software/video game products through the entire life cycle – from conception, development and launch to maintaining and operating a live service.
- Experience working on a variety of software products in the gaming or entertainment space.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and collaboration that prioritizes 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 every day. 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.
INTRODUCTION
Technical Program Managers at Riot lead passionate, cross-functional teams to achieve player value through the delivery of large programs that are aligned with Riot's strategic priorities.
As a Technical Program Manager III on the Program Management team in Publishing Platform, you will coordinate important development projects and lead the integration of Riot's games with Publishing Platform’s suite of products. You excel at condensing the million moving parts of platform development and game development into strategic points of focus between our development teams, smooth the process of platform development and integration before, during, and after launch. You will report to the Manager, Program Management.
Responsibilities:
- Align autonomous teams towards complex cross-pillar programs centered around Riot's strategic priorities.
- Create program plans with cross functional teams such as creative, architecture, operations, technical teams, and leadership.
- Plan and scope cross team projects within Publishing Platform.
- Evangelize processes and delivery methodologies to ensure we accomplish our program goals.
- Facilitate and manage Agile project management ceremonies and processes for large or team-of-team project teams.
- Report on program performance, ensuring each program achieves milestones against its objective.
- Organize program-level planning, communication, and team member rituals.
- Standardize communications best practices, nomenclature, and tools between platform teams and their customers.
- Manage risks and issues across programs and within teams.
- Foster transparency and predictability by building and maintaining roadmaps for assigned programs.
- Maintain partner relationships, providing visibility into workstreams and maintaining partner satisfaction.
- Assist in the creation of product release and go-to-market plans.
- Understand fiscal practices and controls, recording, and reporting on program expenditures & ROI.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6+ years of relevant industry experience
- Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
- Experience with iterative development methodologies like Scrum & Agile, and have used supporting software (i.e. JIRA)
- Experience in software development, infrastructure, or live operations management
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous program experience in a large distributed organization.
- Experience managing software/video game products through the entire life cycle – from conception, development and launch to maintaining and operating a live service.
- Experience working on a variety of software products in the gaming or entertainment space.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and collaboration that prioritizes 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 every day. 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.
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Certify Technical Skills Before Applying
Riot's Technician roles often require documented proficiency in AV systems, networking hardware, or broadcast infrastructure. Holding industry certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Dante Level 1 before applying strengthens your case for specialty occupation classification under H-1B.
Target Riot's Live Events Pipeline
Riot regularly staffs Technicians around esports productions and live events. Filtering your search by event-adjacent postings increases your chances of landing a role that maps cleanly to H-1B specialty occupation criteria, since those positions tend to require a specific technical degree field.
Request the LCA Before Signing an Offer
Before countersigning any offer, ask Riot's HR team to confirm the Labor Condition Application has been certified by DOL. The LCA locks in your prevailing wage level and worksite location, and delays here can push your start date back by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Open Technician Roles
Riot's Technician openings aren't always easy to track across job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Riot Games Technician roles that include visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than guessing.
Align Your Resume to USCIS Specialty Occupation Standards
USCIS evaluates whether a Technician role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Frame your resume around degree-dependent technical skills, not general tasks. Vague job descriptions like 'general AV support' have historically drawn RFEs for Technician petitions at tech companies.
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Does Riot Games sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes, Riot Games sponsors H-1B visas for Technician roles. The key requirement is that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning it must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Riot's Technician roles tied to esports infrastructure, broadcast systems, or network engineering tend to meet that bar more clearly than general support positions.
Which visa types are commonly used for Technician roles at Riot Games?
Riot Games sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. For Technician roles, F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates entering the pipeline, while H-1B is the primary long-term path. Australian citizens have access to the E-3, which skips the H-1B lottery and has a faster processing timeline.
What qualifications does Riot Games expect for Technician positions?
Riot's Technician roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, or network administration, along with hands-on experience in AV systems, live event production, or IT infrastructure. Esports-adjacent experience and certifications in broadcast or networking hardware are frequently listed as differentiators in Riot's job postings for this function.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at Riot Games?
Search Riot Games' careers portal directly and filter by department or role type. You can also browse open Technician positions at Riot with confirmed visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which filters roles specifically for international candidates. When applying, tailor your resume to highlight degree-specific technical skills that map to USCIS specialty occupation criteria, not just general experience.
How do I plan my timeline when Riot Games is sponsoring my H-1B?
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with the registration window opening in March and employment starting no earlier than October 1. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT end date against that cap cycle. If your OPT expires before October 1, ask Riot HR whether a cap-exempt filing or a different visa category such as E-3 or TN applies to your situation.
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