Lead Game Security Engineer - Build Anti-Cheat Team (Hybrid)

Rebellion

Runcorn

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday plus Christmas closure
Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced Family Leave
Interest Free Loans
Enhanced Pension Scheme

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a Lead Game Security Engineer to shape security architecture for upcoming projects. The role involves building a new Game Security team focused on developing software to combat cheating and piracy. Candidates should have a strong background in implementing anti-cheat and DRM technologies, alongside reverse engineering skills. The position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with flexible work options.

Qualifications

  • Extensive track record in anti-cheat functionality for C++ software.
  • Strong expertise in DRM technologies and team development.
  • Experience in reverse engineering and analyzing game cheats.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a team to defend against cheating and piracy.
  • Develop processes for managing security threats lifecycle.
  • Establish best practices with code teams.

Skills

Anti-cheat implementation
Reverse engineering
Digital rights management

Tools

IDA Pro
Ghidra
OpenSSL
Wireshark

Job description

A leading game development company is seeking a Lead Game Security Engineer to shape security architecture for upcoming projects. The role involves building a new Game Security team focused on developing software to combat cheating and piracy. Candidates should have a strong background in implementing anti-cheat and DRM technologies, alongside reverse engineering skills. The position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with flexible work options.
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