Eric Chang
About Eric Chang
Eric Chang is a Software Engineer at Riot Games, specializing in backend services and infrastructure management. He has over eight years of experience at the company, including roles in quality assurance and development.
Work at Riot Games
Eric Chang has held multiple positions at Riot Games, starting as a Development Intern in 2012 for three months. He continued as a QA Intern in 2013 and again in 2014, each for three months. Following these internships, he served as a QA Technical Developer from 2015 to 2018 for three years. He then transitioned to the role of Associate Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020 for two years. Since 2020, he has been working as a Software Engineer. His work primarily focuses on backend services and infrastructure management, contributing to various game studio integration points.
Education and Expertise
Eric Chang earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with minors in Math Sciences and Physics from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education at the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center, obtaining a Master of Entertainment Technology in 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills and expertise in software engineering, particularly in the gaming industry.
Experience in Game Development
Eric Chang has extensive experience in game development processes at Riot Games. He has managed closed beta access for game releases, ensuring that testing phases are effectively conducted. Additionally, he has been involved in the patching processes for game updates, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of game performance and user experience.
Career Progression
Eric Chang's career at Riot Games showcases a clear progression through various roles. Starting as an intern, he gained hands-on experience in quality assurance and development. His transition to a QA Technical Developer and later to an Associate Software Engineer reflects his growing expertise and responsibilities within the company. Currently, as a Software Engineer, he continues to apply his skills in backend services and infrastructure management.