The posting, in Riot Games's own words
archived Nov 12, 2026All Game Designers at Riot have a base set of skills: you design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity aid in crafting in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players. As a Technical Game Design Intern, you will work extensively in technical problem spaces, building tools and systems that unlock themselves and other game designers, and also own key gameplay designs. In your application, you will select which product you prefer to apply for.
Potential Responsibilities:
League of Legends Work on live operations and new content for one of the core gameplay expressions of League of Legends (Summoner’s Rift or ARAM: Mayhem) 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 to help the team work efficiently, or tackle unforeseen gameplay problems Teamfight Tactics Work on the TFT Gameplay initiative, contributing directly to a set that will be released in 2027 Work on Traits, champions, champion abilities, or supporting systems such as the set mechanic Collaborate with Designers and Engineers to add features and workflows to existing tools and pipelines to help the team work efficiently, or tackle unforeseen gameplay problems
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Required Qualifications:
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
Desired Qualifications:
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!
Work Authorization:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions. Applications Close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
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.