Sr. Principal Technical Producer - Developer Connections
Required skills
- Technical Producer
- Developer Connections
- Code
- Build
- Release
- Operational Strategy
- Talent Strategy
- Operating Model
- Portfolio Direction
- Executable Technical Roadmaps
Nice to have
- Agile certifications
- Scrum Alliance
- Scrum.org
- PMI
- ICAgile
- Advanced Atlassian Power User
Role summary
Riot Games is seeking a Sr. Principal Technical Producer for their Developer Connections team. This role involves leading technical teams to deliver maximum value to developers, operators, and players by guiding development, clearing blockers, and ensuring project completion. The Sr. Principal Technical Producer will apply a production framework across Code, Build, and Release capabilities, contributing to operational and talent strategy, and the team's operating model. Responsibilities include translating portfolio direction into roadmaps, driving operational strategy, leading change, supporting hiring, mentoring producers, and representing delivery health to executives. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, with 10+ years in technical production, TPM, or engineering leadership, and demonstrated ownership of organizational operational strategy are required. Experience in people management, system design, and preferred qualifications in Agile, DevOps, and internal developer tooling are also noted.
As Technical Producers at Riot, we lead passionate technical teams to create products and experiences that achieve maximum developer, operator, and player value. We guide development, clear blockers, and push projects across the finish line while ensuring our teams are sustainable and foster a collaborative environment.
As a Sr. Principal Technical Producer at this level on the DevCon team, you will apply our production framework and operating system across defined capability areas within Code, Build, and Release. You will contribute to the operational strategy for our organization, the talent strategy for the production group, and the operating model that DevCon teams run on.
You will report to the DevCon lead for Technical Production.
Responsibilities:
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Desired Qualifications:
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
Our Perks:
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.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
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 business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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Imagine you are the PM for a pet-tech startup; how do you design a trust-based rating system?
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How would you design a product for finding and sharing recipes on Instagram?
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How will the rise of AI make specific consumer electronics obsolete by 2035?
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How would you use IoT and sensors to improve the baggage-claim experience for arriving passengers?
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If a new search algorithm improves results but adds 200ms of latency, would you ship it?
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