Principal Technical Product Manager - VALORANT, AI/ML

Responsibilities

• Assess VALORANT's product landscape to identify high-impact opportunities where AI can enhance development or player experience
• Develop and align generative strategy for critical product areas, prioritizing outcomes that create measurable value
• Bring strategic structure and clarity to our core AI initiatives to ensure they are set up for long-term success
• Partner with engineering and research teams to ensure AI solutions are robust, scalable, and seamlessly integrated into workflows
• Lead cross-functional teams through influence, bridging the gap between abstract AI concepts and concrete product requirements
• Serve as a strategic proxy for leadership, stepping in to manage high-stakes opportunities with autonomy
• Translate empathy for internal developers and players into AI product experiences that solve genuine pain points

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Technical Product Management or a related engineering/research field
• Demonstrated experience managing products powered by Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), or Generative AI
• Proven ability to operate at a Principal level, navigating organizational complexity to drive outcomes without direct authority
• Strong technical background (CS degree or equivalent experience) allowing for credible debate on tradeoffs with Engineering Leads
• Experience translating open-ended research or ambiguous technical capabilities into concrete product roadmaps with defined milestones and success metrics

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the game development lifecycle, including art toolchains, game engines, and live ops workflows
• Experience taking a nebulous technology concept and turning it into a shipped product with clear KPIs and metrics
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of the player experience

Benefits

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match.