Game Security Analyst (Apex Legends) at Respawn Entertainment

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.You can learn more about our studio and values at .Respawn Entertainment is looking for a Game Security Analyst to help support anti-cheat initiatives for Apex Legends. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of our game, anti-cheat philosophies, and who is passionate about security principles and keeping games fair.What You'll Do…Work with teams across EA to effectively guide the use of resources in the battle against cheaters.Document and propose new internal processes or improvements.Assist in the planning & implementation of new security projects and processesMonitor various metrics and KPIs to identify bad behaviors impacting the health of the game.Investigate, document, and communicate about reported cheaters, cheats, exploits, and any other bad behavior that affects the game.Monitor the landscape of cheaters and cheat communities to document the latest trends and activities, as well as raising flags when needed to alert others. You Will Have…Familiarity of different types of cheats and how they work, particularly for FPS games.Experience with anti-cheat technologies.General understanding of how online games work, including rendering, networking, and databases.Experience querying datasets with SQLBasic knowledge of a programming language that can be used for scripting, such as Python.Excellent communication skills, especially translating between individuals with and without strong technical knowledge. You'll Get Bonus Points If You Have…Project management experienceFamiliarity with account security and account takeover activitiesExperience working with customers for account or security related concernsExperience with a live product in development and/or publishedPassion for security and fair play in gamingExperience playing FPS games Apply Now