My friend tried to negotiate with Riot but was told that they were unable to increase the offer (my friend's current comp is higher). Has anyone negotiated with them successfully? Are they actually unable to increase comp for junior roles?
They will typically strip all of your stock if you negotiate up.
They can negotiate. They may be unwilling to negotiate. After six months your friend will be in a better position to negotiate
Riot is less willing to negotiate for junior roles and they're not necessarily interested in competing with FAANG comp (again especially for junior roles). The best way to work at Riot is to come in at least as a mid level.
I recently got a verbal offer where they were only able to provide me an associate development manager role. (I have 10 yoe)
Define “unable”
well, that‘s the language the recruiter used