Senior Game Security Engineer

Epic Games • Cary, NC

18h

About The Position

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Game Security Engineer to join their Anti-Cheat team. This role involves working with Epic's titles and a variety of external games to protect player instances. The engineer will operate in a fast-paced environment, developing software to counteract cheats while minimizing invasiveness. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about reverse engineering, computer security, OS internals, anti-debugging, and software protection. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a safe gaming environment for millions of players and advance industry best practices.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision HRA for employees and dependents
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with competitive match
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)
• Employee events
• Company-wide paid breaks
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Paid sabbatical for 7 years of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed