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Manager, Application Engineering - ​​Atlassian Cloud Platform

Los Angeles, USAFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the strategy, administration, governance, and operational health of Riot's Atlassian Cloud Platform (Jira) to enable scalable systems of work for game teams.

Role type

Manager, Application Engineering (SaaS Platform)

Builds

Scalable Jira platform capabilities, integrations, and governance frameworks for Riot's player-facing value streams.

Domain

Gaming industry / Enterprise SaaS Administration

Required skills

Team management (2-5 ICs), Enterprise Jira administration, SaaS platform operations, Cross-functional leadership, Vendor management, Performance coaching, Strategic roadmap planning

Preferred skills

Jira Service Management, Jira Product Discovery, Jira Automation, Configuration-as-code (Salto), Confluence enterprise governance, Atlassian certifications (ACP-120/420)

Technologies

Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Marketplace apps, Salto, ScriptRunner

Responsibilities

Manage and coach a team of application engineers; Establish team processes for intake, prioritization, and delivery; Deliver platform improvements and manage technical debt; Facilitate alignment across business units on platform decisions; Build relationships with Atlassian and vendors; Advocate for team output and player value.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC