AntiCheat Analyst

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is searching for an Anti-Cheat Analyst who will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of Fortnite and other games. This high-impact position involves analyzing and validating cheat detections, ensuring fairness in player bans, and collaborating on detection improvements. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in data analysis, strong communication skills, and a passion for gaming security. Join us to protect player trust and ensure positive gaming experiences.

Benefits

100% employee and dependent benefits coverage

Comprehensive health insurance

Mental health programs

Retirement savings plan with competitive matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a data analysis or technical role.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience in game security and familiarity with online gaming ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate cheat detections and ban appeals.
• Conduct investigations into suspicious behavior.
• Collaborate with teams to refine detection models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

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 seeking an Anti-Cheat Analyst to help protect the integrity of Fortnite and other games supported by Epic’s anti-cheat systems. You’ll be responsible for reviewing cheat detections, validating data signals, and supporting the investigation and appeal process for player bans. This is a high-impact role that directly contributes to ensuring fair play across our games and upholding player trust in our enforcement processes.

In this role, you will

• Review ban appeals submitted by players and make objective, data-driven decisions
• Analyze and validate cheat detections generated by internal systems
• Conduct manual investigations of suspicious behavior or reported cheating incidents
• Ensure the accuracy and fairness of bans by investigating potential false positives and improving detection precision
• Collaborate with internal teams to help create and refine detection models

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience in a data analysis or related technical role
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data investigation and query building
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to make thoughtful, objective decisions in high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in game security, anti-cheat, or cybersecurity environments
• Familiarity with the online gaming ecosystem and common cheat vectors is preferred
• Experience reverse engineering x86-64 platforms is a plus

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.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.