Technical Game Design Intern, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics - Summer 2027
Los Angeles, USAinternship
Remote
entry
H1B: no
Riotgames Technical Game Design Intern at Riotgames focusing on building tools and systems for gameplay design in League of Legends or Teamfight Tactics. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance game features and workflows.
Responsibilities
Work on live operations and new content for League of Legends gameplay expressions
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
Work on the TFT Gameplay initiative contributing to a set released in 2027
Work on Traits, champions, champion abilities, or supporting systems such as the set mechanic
Qualification
Minimum GPA of 3Unreal or Game Engine experienceExperience readingFor this roleWork Authorization
Required
Graduating in the 2026 or 2027 academic year studying Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology related field
Completed courses or related work experience in data structures and algorithms
Coding experience using C++ and Blueprints in Unreal Engine
Deep gameplay experience with League of Legends or TFT
Experience collaborating through testing, tuning, and partnering with designers, engineers, and artists to reach player experience goal
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Preferred
Unreal or Game Engine experience, specifically with building character abilities
Experience working in data-driven setups such as spreadsheets, scripts, 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 that shows your design and implementation experience.
Experience playing Ranked League of Legends or TFT
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 the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
