VALORANT is Riot's take on a character-based tactical shooter. The Cross-VALORANT Experience team (XVX) is responsible for providing a cohesive and holistic experience for millions of players worldwide, setting up VALORANT to continue its success for new and existing players alike. This area is connected to the entire product, from the front end UI down to the low-level performance of the game itself, and ensures a high quality player experience via close partnerships with all other VALORANT teams.
As a Technical Product Manager III (TPM) at Riot, you will combine deep technical experience with product leadership capabilities to provide players with essential features and supporting systems. As a TPM on the Cross-VALORANT Experience Team, you will join a multi-disciplinary team focused on improving development experience for engineering, design, quality, and many others. You will set the product direction, vision, and strategy for game engine, game performance, and AI features that power VALORANT's player experience. You will define the product requirements and guide the product lifecycle from start to finish in our most technical problem spaces.
Your curiosity and deep understanding of the intricate nuances of your customer's workflows will be used to improve the ease and efficiency of the development and testing processes in order to ultimately improve the quality of the player experience. You will be accountable for maintaining a high level of in-game quality and performance on PC and Console for our players worldwide.
Responsibilities: Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for highly technical opportunities on the Cross-VALORANT Experience team. Lead and set the direction for the products, tools, and support structure. Manage relationships with partners, stakeholders, and customers. Gather user feedback and incorporate it into product roadmaps. Ensure your products and team are aligned with the game team's and Riot's goals. Partner and collaborate with the Engineering Manager, Producers, and Insights Specialists to align on the plans the team executes against. Review and develop Service Level Agreements and goals with all core customers. Required Qualifications: 6+ years of relevant industry experience 4+ years of technical product management experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management Hands-on experience with game engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal) and game development Deep understanding of player/customer needs within complex audience segments and the ability to anticipate future demands Exceptional ability to convey complex concepts across diverse audiences, fostering understanding and collaboration Desired Qualifications: Experience working with teams building software for internal users (artists, engineers, designers) Experience working on live games or services operating at global scale 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!
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