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This interview process is designed to assess candidates for the Associate Software Engineer (P1) role at Riot Games. It evaluates foundational technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within Riot's collaborative and player-focused environment.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$75000 - US$95000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge
  • Coding proficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Coderbyte.
  3. Understand object-oriented programming principles.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects and technical contributions in detail.
  5. Research Riot Games' products, values, and company culture.
  6. Practice behavioral interview questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  7. Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures. Cover Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and their common operations and time complexities. Practice implementing them and solving problems involving them.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
  • Implement a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Write a program to check if a binary tree is a Binary Search Tree (BST).
  • Describe a situation where you had to debug a complex piece of code. What was your approach?
  • How would you design a system to handle user authentication for a web application?
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member. How did you resolve it?
  • What are your favorite games, and why?
  • How do you prioritize your work when you have multiple tasks with competing deadlines?
  • Explain the concept of recursion with an example.
  • What is the difference between a process and a thread?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 03 locations

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Location

Los Angeles

Interview focus

Understanding of core programming concepts.Ability to articulate technical solutions clearly.Teamwork and communication skills.

Common questions

  • Describe a challenging technical problem you solved in a recent project.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult teammate.

Tips

  • Familiarize yourself with common data structures and algorithms.
  • Be prepared to discuss your projects in detail.
  • Research Riot Games' values and culture.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.

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