Staff Software Engineer, Core Services - VALORANT
Core
Lead the development, direction, and operation of VALORANT's global services platform, ensuring scalability and cross-region consistency.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend Services)
Builds
Global services platform for VALORANT (character-based tactical shooter)
Domain
Gaming / Backend Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C#, Java, Golang, large-scale backend systems design, service development, technical leadership, cross-team coordination, code review, system rollout planning
Preferred skills
C++, Unreal Engine, cloud computing, live game feature delivery, distributed team collaboration
Technologies
C#, Java, Golang, Unreal Engine, Cloud technologies
Responsibilities
Lead development of VALORANT's services platform; Guide technical design and operation of services; Champion technical vision; Coordinate with Tencent teams; Write critical code and shepherd solutions to deployment; Plan parallel rollout of major system changes; Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews; Troubleshoot live service issues
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
