Support Engineer, Anti-Cheat

Electronic Arts (EA); Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a skilled anti-cheat engineer to help protect the integrity of play across EA titles. You will join the SPEAR Anti-Cheat Engineering team to enhance Javelin, collaborate with game studios and internal teams, and resolve issues that affect global players.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in C++ with memory-dump debugging, WinDbg/DebugView experience, and a track record of making software run across varied hardware and software environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with C++ or other low-level programming languages.
• 2+ years of experience debugging crashes through memory dumps.
• 2+ years of experience using WinDbg and DebugView.
• Experience developing software compatible with multiple end-user hardware and software environments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate bugs, compatibility, and performance issues reported by our game studios and partners.
• Develop and deliver fixes to improve Javelin anti-cheat software compatibility with diverse hardware and software.
• Use modern debugging tools to resolve technical support problems raised by customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with us to promote fair play and support the security of EA's global gaming community.

Skills

C++

Memory dumps

WinDbg

Tools

WinDbg

DebugView

Job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Central Technology is the force multiplier, accelerating creative opportunity and progress at EA. We’re a world-class community of technologists, innovators, strategists, and orchestrators transforming interactive entertainment. Together, we power the platforms, AI-driven tools, live services, and infrastructure that ensure global scale, secure player experiences, and unlock bold new possibilities.

EA Security protects our players, employees, products, and platforms. We set security standards, support game and enterprise teams, assess risk across partners and systems, and ensure compliance with global requirements. Our work strengthens system integrity, supports fair play, and enables teams to build and operate securely at scale.

Location: Hybrid. Remote work may be possible

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Anti-Cheat Engineering

Job Summary

Join us at Electronic Arts, where you will help protect the integrity of play for millions of players worldwide. As part of the SPEAR Anti-Cheat Engineering team, you will improve our Javelin anti‑cheat technology, ensuring fair and secure experiences across multiple PC titles. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Anti-Cheat Engineering and collaborate with us to defend our games, data, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• You will investigate bugs, compatibility, and performance issues reported by our game studios and partners.
• You will develop and deliver fixes to improve Javelin anti‑cheat software compatibility with diverse hardware and software.
• You will use modern debugging tools to resolve technical support problems raised by customers and internal teams.
• You will collaborate with us to promote fair play and support the security of EA's global gaming community.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with C++ or other low-level programming languages.
• 2+ years of experience debugging crashes through memory dumps.
• 2+ years of experience using WinDbg and DebugView.
• Experience developing software compatible with multiple end-user hardware and software environments.

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$122,300 - $158,500 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.