Manager, Software Engineering (Tools & Frameworks) - Developer Connections

Riot Games • San Francisco, California • Posted June 19, 2026

Position Overview

Responsibilities:


  • Lead and Mentor: You will manage a team of engineers, guiding their career growth, performing code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety.

  • Own the Roadmap: You will define the vision for Riot’s internal frameworks and automation tools, ensuring they meet customers needs and remain compliant.

  • Drive Operational Excellence: You will ensure that your teams’ offerings are highly available and supported, maintaining high standards for documentation and developer self-service.

  • Technical Stewardship: You will stay hands-on enough to contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring our frameworks integrate seamlessly with other core Riot technologies.
  • Required Qualifications: 

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend services, frameworks, or developer tooling.

  • 1+ years of experience as a people manager...