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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.

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Security Programmer focused on Asset Integrity to protect sensitive game assets from unintended information disclosure. Your efforts will be critical to the success of Fortnite and the many creators who depend on it. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Unreal Engine and have prior experience developing security features. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the next generation of Epic’s game development tools.

• Collaborate with the Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to understand the security implications of existing and upcoming features, proposing changes if appropriate
• Work with internal and external UEFN development teams, including well-known brands, to address concerns about asset integrity and information disclosure
• Investigate technical root causes of unintended information disclosure incidents
• Proactively seek out components in the Fortnite game client or game server that create asset integrity risks, then clearly communicate the problem and recommended solution
• Influence others to maintain a security-oriented mindset
• Architect, implement, deploy, and/or maintain new security initiatives for both the Fortnite game client and game server components
• Debug, modify, and optimize existing security systems for both the Fortnite game client and game servers

• 5+ years of software programming experience in games
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine and C++ development for Unreal
• Understanding of online multiplayer video game architectures
• Familiarity with development and security practices on Windows and Linux
• Deep, technical understanding of methods used to attack or exploit networked systems
• Understanding of client and server sandboxing techniques for Windows and Linux
• Understanding of cryptographic principles, especially digital signatures
• Experience building or working with CI/CD environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.

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.

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