Riot Games reviews

Just a bit of context: I relocated to LA from the UK to take the job at Riot. I guess I took a considerable risk - I already had a very senior and well paid job in a prestigious global investment bank as a lead architect, and had a family settled in London. I also left halfway in the bonus cycle. However, I wasn't really enjoying London or banking (or the commute). I've been at Riot for 6mths now. Without exception, I've found Riot and the work environment to be very refreshing and full of opportunities. I enjoy the gaming space, the company ethos inspires me, and I'm really enjoying the work and the company culture. I'm glad I made the move for the company as well as the location. Pros: - the game they make is an absolute phenomenon. I'm working on (and making a difference to) one of the most successful games in history. I'm having the time of my life! How often do you get the chance to work on such a prolific system? - senior leadership is made up of really good people. they think very clearly about complex issues, and are very approachable. - nearly all the original employees are still present - the quality and energy of the staff is extremely high. The average tech person here would walk all over the average tech person in investment banking. - the people are genuinely friendly and very geeky. I feel quite at home here. - the company is pointed in (what i consider) a very ethical direction by senior management - they have been genuinely flexible about work hours, areas of work and dealing with the complexities of an international move. I have really decent bosses. - politics is pretty minimal (and it's not really organized as a strict hierarchy per se)

Feels like unlimited opportunity if you're the kind of person to seek, own, and rock your destiny. Core values are truly felt throughout the company. I've never felt so challenged and rewarded in my career. Company seems to pivot pretty easily, which can create some short-lived confusion at times but it's better than a company that is slow, reluctant, or unable to change. Expectations are high from the ground up so this is not a place where people can coast or get by on lip service very easily.