Senior Game Security Programmer

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for benefits for employees and dependents

Mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

Epic Games in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Game Security Programmer to join the Anti-Cheat team. You will focus on developing solutions to prevent cheating in games while protecting a large player base.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of C/C++, Linux, and Windows internals, along with experience in reverse programming. This role offers comprehensive benefits and is part of a diverse and inclusive company culture.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of C/C++ in a security environment.
• Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows OS internals.
• Experience debugging and reverse programming x86-64 binaries.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep knowledge of OS internals to prevent cheating.
• Champion Linux anti-cheat capabilities.
• Reverse engineer cheats and malicious software.
• Communicate regularly with game developers.
• Work closely with anti-cheat data analysts.

Skills

C/C++ expertise

Linux OS internals

Windows OS internals

Debugging and reverse programming

Online multiplayer architecture

Data analytics experience

Code obfuscation techniques

Job description

PROGRAMMING - EPIC GAMES SERVICES

What We Do

Driving the plug‑in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our internal game teams to online services. This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as Epic’s own online services to build cross‑platform online features. Login, parties, voice chat, matchmaking, purchasing, cloud storage, and analytics are just a few examples of online features that our Online Game Services team helps games utilize.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Game Security Programmer to join our Anti‑Cheat team and work with not only our titles but a wide variety of games from around the world. You’ll join a team with many years of experience writing robust software that protects the game instances of millions of players per day. You’ll write code in an extremely unique and fast‑paced environment to counteract cheats while minimizing invasiveness. If you are passionate about reverse programming, computer security, OS internals, anti‑debugging, software protection, you are in the right place. This is an incredible opportunity to create a safe environment for millions of players and advance industry best practices.

In this role, you will

• Apply deep knowledge of operating system internals to detect and prevent the latest cheating techniques
• Champion Linux anti‑cheat capabilities for Epic
• Reverse programmer 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

What we're looking for

• 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 programming 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

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (excluding CA, NY, & WA).

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.

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.