Rockstar Games is looking for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer (C++) to join our development team. Our Core Security team is looking for a security focused engineer to help drive our various software security initiatives. The successful candidate will be committed to keeping our games and services fun for our players through defense against cheaters, hackers, exploiters, and all troublemakers.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.
WHAT WE DO- The Core Security team is responsible for protecting our players, employees, and business.
- We develop anti-cheat to preserve the integrity of our online experience.
- We build anti-piracy measures to preserve our intellectual property.
- We create and apply anti-tamper technologies to protect sensitive areas of code.
- We support all Rockstar titles including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption.
- We work closely with many cross-functional teams to enhance the security of our games.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Create and innovate solutions to better secure our products from known vulnerabilities.
- Research and implement various forms of anti-tamper technologies and anti-cheat technologies.
- Debug exceptions to resolve issues related to obfuscation transformations and anti-tamper mechanisms.
- Performance profile protected and unprotected code to meet expected performance requirements.
- Follow software SDLC to integrate into the game team's operations.
- Test cross-platform software solutions to ensure quality.
REQUIREMENTS- 7+ years of experience working in a software/security development team using C++.
- Experience with security and/or game development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on debugging C++ code.
- Analytical skills geared towards the measurement of system performance and memory use, plus the communication skills needed to generate solutions.
- Independently able to take objectives from ideation to execution.
PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Strong understanding of reverse engineering concepts and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of game protection technologies.
- Experience with disassemblers and decompilers: IDA Pro.
- Experience with core cryptography concepts.
- Experience with crash dumps and x64.
HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
*NY Base Pay Range
$150,000-$185,000 USD
