Game Security Analyst

Job Description

Respawn Entertainment is looking for a Games Security Analyst to help support anti-cheat plans for Apex Legends.

We are looking for someone with an understanding of multiplayer games, anti-cheat philosophies, and who is passionate about security principles and keeping games fair.

• You will be reporting to Head of Security, Apex Legends

What You'll Do...

• Work with teams across EA to guide the use of resources in the battle against cheaters.

• Document and propose new internal processes or improvements.

• Support the planning & implementation of new security projects and processes.

• Monitor 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...

• Fluent in Japanese language (reading/writing).

• Proficient in English language (reading/writing/speaking).

• 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 SQL.

You’ll Get Bonus Points if You Have...

• Basic knowledge of a programming language that can be used for scripting, such as Python.

• Familiarity with account security and account takeover activities.

• Experience working with customers for account or security related concerns.

• An avid FPS gamer