Epic Games

Senior Game Security Programmer

Epic Games$182K — $268K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc in Computer Science/Software Programming or extensive hands-on experience without a degree
  • Excellent knowledge and debugging skills in C++
  • Fluency in Go, Java, C#, or similar programming language
  • Creative problem solver who sees challenges through to resolution
  • Ability to design system frameworks, APIs, and tools
  • Understanding of online multiplayer game architectures
  • Technical insight into online service backend technology stacks
  • Passionate and innovative with a user-focused mindset

Responsibilities

  • Design and build backend services for Fortnite's anti-cheat capabilities
  • Read, debug, and write Fortnite code in C++ and backend services in Go
  • Identify vulnerabilities in the game client and backend; communicate and implement solutions
  • Debug and optimize existing security systems for Fortnite
  • Ensure smooth operation and resilience of Fortnite services at scale
  • Assist in diagnosing and resolving live issues on the platform

Benefits

  • Comprehensive coverage for employees and dependents at 100%
  • Supplemental medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Critical illness coverage and telemedicine services
  • Life and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match
  • Employee assistance program and mental well-being program including free therapy and coaching
Full Job Description
ECOSEC
What We Do

Our ECOSEC team provides a safer experience for Epic's users. We work across multiple products and services to improve technology and craft transparent policies so our players and users can have positive experiences on our platforms.
What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Security Programmer focused on Game Security to develop and improve anti-cheat capabilities within our games. Your efforts will be critical to the success of Fortnite and the many creators who depend on it. The ideal candidate would have prior experience in developing gameplay features and backend services. We are particularly interested in those that have prior experience working with Unreal Engine. Your primary focus will be on the dedicated server and backend code, but you will partner closely with teams writing client code as well as game teams, ensuring that the underlying systems that are built are full-featured, resilient, and secure. This is an incredible opportunity to create a safe environment for millions of players and advance industry best practices.
In this role, you will
  • Design and build new backend services or features that power Fortnite anti-cheat or related security capabilities, as well as implementing corresponding game code
  • Read, debug, and write code for Fortnite in C++ and associated backend services in Go
  • Proactively seek out vulnerable components in the Fortnite game client or backend, then clearly communicate the problem and recommended solution, implementing it as well if appropriate Influence others to maintain a security oriented mindset
  • Debug, modify, and optimize existing security systems for both the Fortnite game client and backend components
  • Ensure Fortnite is operating well for players and that our services are resilient at scale. Assist in diagnosing and resolving Live issues
What we're looking for
  • BSc in Computer Science/Software Programming or related subject - candidates without a degree are welcome as long as they have proven extensive hands-on experience
  • Excellent knowledge and debugging skills in the C++ programming language
  • Fluency in Go, Java, C#, or similar programming language
  • Self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution
  • Ability to code and design system frameworks, new APIs, and tools. Versed in software programming principles
  • Understanding of online multiplayer video game architectures
  • Technical understanding of the structure and technology stacks of online service backends
  • User-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

British Columbia Base Pay Range

$182,815-$268,128 CAD

About Epic Games

Epic Games is a video game development company that is best known for creating the popular game Fortnite. The company was founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Epic Games has developed a number of other successful games, including the Unreal series and Gears of War. The company is also known for its Unreal Engine, a game engine that is used by many other game developers. Epic Games is committed to advancing the state of the art in game development and creating innovative and engaging experiences for players.
Learn more about Epic Games
Size
2,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1991

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