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Remote, Offsite·Added 13 days ago (last checked 29 Sept)
Electronic Arts
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Requirements
What we're looking for
Knowledge of the ARM architecture
Knowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & Linux
Knowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory)
Read x86/x64 assembly language
Experience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdb
Experience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2
Understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or.NET CIL
Knowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniques
Drive chanhge throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organisation
Nice to have
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Security
Information Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, and Security+
Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasks
Hands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development
The role
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 Security team protects us by reducing our exposure to security risks. We raise risk awareness for the entire company and provide measured, proportionate security and risk management controls, services and solutions.
As a Senior Reverse Engineer I, your primary job will be to analyse cheats developed against EA's games and to make it harder for cheat developers to create new cheats. Your work will help ensure fair and fun gaming experiences for EA's customers across all of EA's games.
What you'll do
You will perform anti-cheat assessments. These assessments will cover everything from client-side tampering (external/internal) to network-based cheating. You will also include source code review of thick clients. The goal is to gauge against cheat/hack tools.
Reverse Engineer obfuscated user-mode and kernal-mode cheats developed for PC, mobile and consoles
Document and report on the functionality of the cheats you've analysed
Solve well-defined technical problems in the cheating space
Use architecture and design documentation to create anti-cheat assessment scoping documents and define cheating test-cases for upcoming anti-cheat assessments
Perform anti-cheat assessments of pre-release products
Consult with us and advise EA game teams on how to reduce classes of cheats
Develop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering, both in user space and kernel space
Identify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutions
description
Locations: Offsite - UK, United Kingdom
- Location: Stockholm
- State: Stockholm County
- Country: Sweden
- Location: Madrid
- Country: Spain
- Location: Guildford
- State: Surrey
- Country: United Kingdom
Senior Reverse Engineer
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Hiring process
4 steps3 interviewsa task to doTimelines vary in all
Recruiter call
With a recruiter
After reviewing your application a recruiter schedules a call about your background, the position and the hiring team.
Hiring manager call
With a hiring manager
A call with the hiring manager; you are encouraged to ask questions.
Technical tests, case studies or whiteboard exercises
Not every role
When applicable; the recruiter tells you what to expect, and in some cases these are completed before the interviews.
Interview day
With several EA teammates
Zoom interviews scheduled by a talent coordinator, or an onsite day, with a number of EA teammates.
- After the interviews the recruiter shares feedback and next steps.
- Interviews are virtual over Zoom or onsite; the recruiter provides details for in-person visits.
About Electronic Arts
- Industry
- Video Games
- Founded
- 1982
- Employees
- 10,000–20,000
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, USA
- Website
- ea.com
In their own words
About the company & team
The Senior Reverse Engineer I is a member of EA Security's Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) team and will report to the manager of the Gameplay Integrity Operations sub-team.
Additional information
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.
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