Technical Game Design Intern
Riot Games
Los Angeles, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- OperationsC++Data structures & algorithmsExcel
- Work
- On-site in Los Angeles · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- C++20%Operations18%Data structures & algorithms12%Excel4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Technical Game Design Intern, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics - Summer 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Design, tweak, and optimize the player experience.
- Work extensively in technical problem spaces, building tools and systems to support game designers.
- Own key gameplay designs.
Potential Responsibilities for League of Legends:
- Work on live operations and new content for Summoner’s Rift or ARAM: Mayhem.
- Work on champion abilities, items, augments, or supporting game systems.
- Collaborate with Designers and Engineers to add features and workflows to existing tools and pipelines, or tackle unforeseen gameplay problems.
Potential Responsibilities for Teamfight Tactics:
- Work on the TFT Gameplay initiative, contributing directly to a set released in 2027.
- Work on Traits, champions, champion abilities, or supporting systems such as the set mechanic.
- Collaborate with Designers and Engineers to add features and workflows to existing tools and pipelines, or tackle unforeseen gameplay problems.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- C++ and Blueprints in Unreal Engine.
- League of Legends or TFT gameplay experience.
- Experience collaborating through testing and tuning with designers, engineers, and artists.
- Available to work full-time hours for the 12-week internship duration.
Qualifications
- Graduating in the 2026 or 2027 academic year in Computer Science, Engineering, or a Technology-related field.
- Completed courses or related work experience in data structures and algorithms.
- Unreal Engine or Game Engine experience, specifically with building character abilities.
- Experience working in data-driven setups such as spreadsheets, scripts, or config tables.
- Experience reading, modifying, and improving code or Blueprints built by others.
- Demonstrated understanding of animation timing, hit impact, and incorporating player feedback.
- Demonstrated experience creating a prototype, mod, or school project showing design and implementation experience.
- Experience playing Ranked League of Legends or TFT.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Additional Notes:
- 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.
- Hourly rate: USD $44.86.