A great place to work with other passionate, smart people. - Anonymous employee Riot Games Employee Review

4.0
Feb 4, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

+ Managers trust and empower employees + Company treats people well + Lots of opportunity for career growth + Great work environment -- non-corporate and flexible + Company of gamers -- even management plays

Cons

- As with many start-ups experiencing rapid growth, things are extremely fast paced and can be very ambiguous - Work-life balance could be better - Extremely high cost of living in Santa Monica (where company is headquartered)

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Cons

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Pros

Player focus, some of the coolest games on the planet, Riot does a great job of creating an environment where people can succeed and thrive

Cons

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