Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of Riot's corporate network
infrastructure.
Troubleshoot complex networking issues and drive resolution independently.
Provide expert recommendations and strategic direction for network evolution.
Serve as the final point of escalation for emergent network events.
Own and deliver critical networking projects from planning to execution.
Act as a key liaison with third-party vendors, influencing technical decisions.
Author and maintain RFCs, contributing to network engineering best practices.
Design, develop, and implement automation tools for network monitoring and response.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
Take full responsibility for On-Call duties, handling major incidents.
Required Qualifications:
Deep expertise in configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, LACP, MLAG, EVPN/VXLAN).
Strong experience with network security, including firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and AAA frameworks.
Advanced knowledge of network utilities and monitoring tools (ICMP, Syslog, NetFlow, SNMP, Wireshark).
Hands-on experience managing wireless networks and remote access solutions.
Requirements
Extensive knowledge of Palo Alto, Juniper, and Arista networking technologies.
Strong scripting (Python) and automation (Ansible) expertise.
Experience designing and managing AWS networking solutions (route 53)
Background in DevOps, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD networking integrations.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience, with multiple years in a network engineering role.
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:
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 busin
Benefits
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.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 dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on busin
Additional Information
As a Network Engineer, you will take ownership of complex network configurations, troubleshooting, and optimizations. You'll play a key role in driving infrastructure improvements, leading technical project implementations, and acting as an escalation point for difficult networking issues. Your responsibilities will include automating routine processes, improving monitoring and alerting systems, and contributing to network architecture decisions. You will also mentor junior engineers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and help shape best practices for network reliability and security.
Riot Games · Mercer Island, WA