As an Insights Analyst intern you will use your expertise with in-depth audience analysis to inform product strategy for our games. You will make use of global data sets to report on game health and product performance, and work with game developers to help them understand the opportunity and audience for their game.

The Insights discipline helps empower Rioters' decision-making to be more data-informed. We're an interdisciplinary group of scientists, consultants, and strategists from all sorts of backgrounds who join together to represent and advocate for gamers around the world. We believe that illuminating the globally diverse experiences, behaviors, and needs of gamers is essential to Riot living up to our player-focused mission. We're a group united by our love of games, science, and helping others succeed.

Responsibilities: 

• Guide product strategy through in-depth reports on the performance of existing products and new product launches, such as gameplay features, new game content, and/or Riot platform technologies
• Use internal and external data sources to identify opportunities for product development and inform goal setting to capture those opportunities
• Understand the player base through analyzing engagement and purchase behavior
• Present results to audiences with a range of technical proficiencies, and communicate effectively with stakeholders about project progress and timelines
• Work with researchers on cross disciplinary projects

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a MBA or graduate degree program (Master’s, Ph.D) 
• Graduating during the 2027 calendar year 
• Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
• Authorized to work in the country that you reside in during this remote program.
• Strong analytical skill set capable of defining problems, and developing innovative solutions utilizing appropriate methods and frameworks
• Academic or professional experience in creating reports and presentations for non-technical audiences
• Proficiency with Tableau and SQL, Python or similar language

Desired Qualifications: 

• Academic or professional experience analyzing large datasets, visualizing information, and informing company strategy
• Advanced in Spark and Python
• Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics or auto-battler games

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Applications close Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 11:59pm PT 

Our Perks:

Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Programs team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security. 

(Remote Only) The hourly rate for this internship is USD $42.12 Hourly