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
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Study plan
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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.
Phase 02 of 05
Weeks 3-4: Algorithms. Cover Sorting, Searching, Graph Traversal, DP, Greedy.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into algorithms, including sorting (Bubble Sort, Merge Sort, Quick Sort), searching (Binary Search), graph traversal (BFS, DFS), dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms. Understand their applications and time/space complexity.
Phase 03 of 05
Week 5: OOP Concepts. Focus on Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction.
Week 5: Practice object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. Work on coding problems that require designing classes and objects.
Phase 04 of 05
Week 6: Behavioral Prep. Use STAR method for teamwork, problem-solving, challenges.
Week 6: Prepare for behavioral questions by reflecting on your past experiences. Use the STAR method to structure your answers for common questions about teamwork, problem-solving, and challenges.
Phase 05 of 05
Week 7: Company Research. Understand Riot's games, culture, values. Prepare questions.
Week 7: Research Riot Games thoroughly. Understand their games, company culture, values, and recent news. Prepare questions to ask the interviewers that demonstrate your interest and engagement.
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HR Screening · 30 min · Recruiter/HR
This initial screening round is conducted by an HR representative or recruiter to assess your general qualifications, interest in Riot Games, and basic understanding of the role. They will ask about your resume, career aspirations, and why you're interested in Riot. It's also an opportunity for you to learn more about the company and the role.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about yourself and your background.
Why are you interested in this role at Riot Games?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are your salary expectations?
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (DSA) · 60 min · Software Engineer
This is a technical interview focused on data structures and algorithms. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems, typically on a shared online editor. The interviewer will assess your ability to understand the problem, devise an efficient solution, implement it correctly, and explain your thought process and the complexity of your solution.
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Sample questions
Given a string, find the length of the longest substring without repeating characters.
Implement a function to find the k-th smallest element in an unsorted array.
Validate if a given binary tree is a valid Binary Search Tree.
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (System Design) · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
This round focuses on system design and architecture. You'll be presented with a high-level problem (e.g., design a URL shortener, design a social media feed) and asked to design a system to solve it. The interviewer will evaluate your ability to break down the problem, identify key components, discuss trade-offs, and consider scalability and performance.
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Sample questions
Design a system like Twitter's timeline.
Design a rate limiter for an API.
How would you design a distributed cache?
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Behavioral And Managerial Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager
This interview is with the hiring manager, who will focus on your behavioral and situational responses. They want to understand how you approach work, collaborate with others, handle challenges, and fit into the team and company culture. Expect questions about your past experiences, how you've handled specific situations, and your career goals.
What they look for
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Sample questions
Tell me about a time you faced a significant technical challenge and how you overcame it.
Describe a situation where you had a conflict with a colleague. How did you resolve it?
How do you handle constructive criticism?
What are you passionate about outside of work?
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Common rejection reasons
DSA
Frequently reported on Riot Games loops
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