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.
The EA SPORTS Security team helps make the games safe, secure, and fun by partnering with development teams, analysing large volumes of data, and responding to Security incidents. As a Software Engineer, you will work with security product owners, security engineers, game developers, data scientists, fraud analysts, and other software engineers to address some of the most interesting game security challenges out there. You will help us with designing and implementing solutions applicable to the portfolio of EA SPORTS titles to prevent instances of cheating, botting, and tampering. You will report to a lead within the Security organisation.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and implement technical solutions to find and address game security threats, ensuring a secure gaming environment.
Maintain, debug, and resolve issues in legacy code to enhance performance and stability.
Refactor, rework, and port existing features to improve functionality and efficiency.
Conduct technical security assessments, code audits, and design reviews to ensure security measures are in place.
Collaborate with internal technical teams and external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
Over 3 years of industry experience with C++ and/or Java as the primary programming language.
Experience working on legacy systems with successful maintenance and upgrades.
Experience developing software using established software engineering best practices.
Pluses:
Experienced in security development, with a focus on safeguarding game integrity.
Experienced in building internal tools designed to detect and counteract bots, cheaters, and tampering.
Familiarity with online games featuring a virtual economy and the unique security challenges they present.
Experience in shipping or supporting game development projects.
Working knowledge of security best practices and enterprise security experience.
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