Senior Game Security Engineer

Unreal Gigs$100K — $130K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert knowledge of C/C++ in security contexts
  • Deep knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating system internals
  • Familiarity with development and security practices on Linux and Windows
  • Experience with debugging and reverse engineering x86-64 binaries
  • Understanding of online multiplayer video game architectures
  • Experience using data analytics for problem solving at scale
  • Knowledge of code obfuscation techniques

Responsibilities

  • Apply deep knowledge of OS internals to counteract cheating techniques
  • Champion Linux anti-cheat capabilities within Epic
  • Reverse engineer cheats and malicious software threats
  • Proactively seek improvements in anti-cheat measures
  • Communicate effectively with game developers on security needs
  • Develop a strong understanding of game security systems
  • Collaborate with data analysts to iterate on anti-cheat techniques

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  • Long-term disability and life insurance included
  • 401k plan with competitive matching contribution
  • Robust mental well-being program offering free therapy and coaching
  • Company-wide events and paid breaks to celebrate employees
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time for work-life balance
  • Paid sabbatical recognized at 7 years of employment
Full Job Description
Epic Games is looking for a Senior Game Security Engineer to join our Anti-Cheat team and work with not only our titles but a wide variety of games from around the world. You'll join a team with many years of experience writing robust software that protects the game instances of millions of players per day. You'll write code in an extremely unique and fast-paced environment to counteract cheats while minimizing invasiveness. If you are passionate about reverse engineering, computer security, OS internals, anti-debugging, software protection, you are in the right place. This is an incredible opportunity to create a safe environment for millions of players and advance industry best practices. In this role, you will • Apply deep knowledge of operating system internals to detect and prevent the latest cheating techniques • Champion Linux anti-cheat capabilities for Epic • Reverse engineer cheats and other malicious software • Actively seek out the next opportunity to make an improvement • Communicate regularly with internal and external game developers to meet their unique needs • Build a strong overall understanding of our game security systems • Work closely with anti-cheat data analysts to quickly iterate on new techniques developers What we're looking for • Expert knowledge of C/C++ in a security environment • Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows OS internals • Familiarity with development and security practices on Linux and Windows • Experience debugging and reverse engineering x86-64 binaries • Understanding of online multiplayer video game architectures • Experience working with data analytics to solve, prevent, or monitor problems at scale • Understanding of code obfuscation techniques EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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