Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 (Remote)

Software Engineers at Riot bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in many broader domains. Our engineers are player-focused and aim to find solutions that make players excited to experience our games. 

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll be exposed to both new and current technology while building innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and deliver player value.

Applying to this role will provide eligibility for all software engineering intern roles open across our products. We will do our best to match you with a product and team that fits your interests and experience, but note that it also depends on availability. 

• Collaborate closely with other developers to create player-facing features for League, TFT, VALORANT, or 2XKO
• Build back-end services to allow our games to take advantage of shared social, client and platform features
• Write code to handle processing real time data of our various game teams
• Learn to operate services on a global scale for millions of players 
• Build and maintain SDKs and APIs that are used by internal game customers to power their games

• Graduating in the 2027 calendar year 
• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology related degree program
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Coding experience with an object-oriented programming (OOP) language (e.g. Java, C++, C#)
• Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
• Eligible to work in the country that you reside in during this remote program
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

• Experience as a software developer, including internships or part-time 
• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile development practices
• Familiarity with software development best practices like unit testing, functional testing, integration testing, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Portfolio or website link (e.g github) with collection of original work and/or projects
• Experience working on a video game or related project

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Applications close October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PT 

Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Programs team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.

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:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

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. 

(Remote Only) The hourly rate for this internship is USD $56.59 hourly