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Senior Security Engineer (C++)

Rockstar Games
Edinburgh
1 week ago
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Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar Games is looking for a seasoned Senior Security Engineer (C++) to join our development team. Our Core Security team is looking for a security focused engineer to help drive our various software security initiatives. The successful candidate will be committed to keeping our games and services fun for our players through defense against cheaters, hackers, exploiters, and all troublemakers.
This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.
WHAT WE DO

The Core Security team is responsible for protecting our players, employees, and business.
We develop anti-cheat to preserve the integrity of our online experience.
We build anti-piracy measures to preserve our intellectual property.
We create and apply anti-tamper technologies to protect sensitive areas of code.
We support all Rockstar titles including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption.
We work closely with many cross-functional teams to enhance the security of our games.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and innovate solutions to better secure our products from known vulnerabilities.
Research and implement various forms of anti-tamper technologies and anti-cheat technologies.
Debug exceptions to resolve issues related to obfuscation transformations and anti-tamper mechanisms.
Performance profile protected and unprotected code to meet expected performance requirements.
Follow software SDLC to integrate into the game team’s operations.
Test cross-platform software solutions to ensure quality.
QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of experience working in a software/security development team using C++.
Experience with security and/or game development.
SKILLS

Excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on debugging C++ code.
Analytical skills geared towards the measurement of system performance and memory use, plus the communication skills needed to generate solutions.
Independently able to take objectives from ideation to execution.
PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
Strong understanding of reverse engineering concepts and methodologies.
Strong understanding of game protection technologies.
Experience with disassemblers and decompilers: IDA Pro.
Experience with core cryptography concepts.
Experience with crash dumps and x64.
HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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