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Senior Researcher

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Riot Games

Riot Games

5,001-10,000 employees

Develops and publishes online multiplayer games

Gaming

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Market Research
Requirements
  • BA or BS in the social sciences, marketing, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of user research, behavioral or cognitive research, or market research – at least 2 of those in the games industry
  • Professional experience working on user research in PvE games
  • Broad experience in a variety of research methods including playtests, user interviews, and survey research with deep expertise in at least one of these areas
  • Trusted to operate independently regardless of structure and comfortable with owning large projects, problem spaces, and workstreams
  • Experience synthesizing research into actionable insights and socializing to team and product leadership
Responsibilities
  • Partner with teams across the product to generate frameworks and insights that inform the development of a new game experience
  • Design and execute on surveys, player labs, and market research to generate authentic and actionable insights
  • Be an effective advocate for players and provide strategic guidance about their behaviors, expectations, and needs
  • Leverage your storytelling skills to effectively share your results with other Rioters
  • Collaborate with other researchers, analysts, and product managers to construct holistic, multi-modal analyses
  • Set and maintain the research craft bar on the team
  • Mentor other Insights teammates, helping to level them up in your areas of expertise

Riot Games develops and publishes online multiplayer games, with its most famous title being "League of Legends." This game attracts a large player base, including casual gamers and professional esports athletes. Players can download and play the games for free, with the option to make in-game purchases for cosmetic items and enhancements that do not affect gameplay. Riot Games stands out from competitors like Blizzard and Valve by creating engaging gaming experiences that build strong communities. Additionally, the company has a publishing division called Riot Forge, which partners with other developers to create new games within the League of Legends universe, expanding its offerings while maintaining quality.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$14.6M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Partnerships like Boba Bear enhance brand engagement and attract new audiences.
  • New in-game content like Atakhan drives player engagement and retention.
  • Legal dispute resolution for EMEA esports enhances competitive integrity.

What critics are saying

  • Crackdown on off-platform conduct may lead to community backlash.
  • New in-game elements like Atakhan may disrupt game balance.

What makes Riot Games unique

  • Riot Games focuses on player-centric game development for high-quality gaming experiences.
  • League of Legends has a massive player base, enhancing community engagement.
  • Riot Forge expands their portfolio by collaborating with third-party developers.

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Benefits

Healthcare

Family Care

Open Paid Time Off

Retirement

Play Fund

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