Senior Game Security Programmer - Asset Integrity

2K; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gaming company as a Senior Security Programmer focusing on Asset Integrity. You will be pivotal in protecting sensitive assets and collaborating with teams on security features. With a competitive salary and robust benefits, this role is your chance to contribute to the evolution of game development tools.

Benefits

100% coverage for employee and dependent benefits

Supplemental medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match

Free therapy and coaching services through Modern Health

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software programming in games.
• Expert knowledge in Unreal Engine and C++ development.
• Deep understanding of networked systems security and cryptographic principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to address security implications.
• Investigate technical incidents related to information disclosure.
• Architect and implement new security initiatives.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

Security Practices

Online Multiplayer Architectures

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 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.

In this role, you will

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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

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.

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