Senior Reverse Engineer - Anti Cheat

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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. Senior Reverse EngineerYou 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.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. 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.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.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. ResponsibilitiesReverse Engineer obfuscated user-mode and kernal-mode cheats developed for PC, mobile and consolesDocument and report on the functionality of the cheats you've analysedSolve well-defined technical problems in the cheating spaceUse architecture and design documentation to create anti-cheat assessment scoping documents and define cheating test-cases for upcoming anti-cheat assessmentsPerform anti-cheat assessments of pre-release productsConsult with us and advise EA game teams on how to reduce classes of cheatsDevelop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering, both in user space and kernel spaceIdentify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutionsQualificationsKnowledge of the ARM architectureKnowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & LinuxKnowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory)Read x86/x64 assembly languageExperience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdbExperience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2Understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or .NET CILKnowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniquesDrive chanhge throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organisationAdditional QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information SecurityInformation Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, and Security+Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasksHands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development About Electronic ArtsWe’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.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. Senior Reverse EngineerYou 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.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. 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.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.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. ResponsibilitiesReverse Engineer obfuscated user-mode and kernal-mode cheats developed for PC, mobile and consolesDocument and report on the functionality of the cheats you've analysedSolve well-defined technical problems in the cheating spaceUse architecture and design documentation to create anti-cheat assessment scoping documents and define cheating test-cases for upcoming anti-cheat assessmentsPerform anti-cheat assessments of pre-release productsConsult with us and advise EA game teams on how to reduce classes of cheatsDevelop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering, both in user space and kernel spaceIdentify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutionsQualificationsKnowledge of the ARM architectureKnowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & LinuxKnowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory)Read x86/x64 assembly languageExperience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdbExperience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2Understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or .NET CILKnowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniquesDrive chanhge throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organisationAdditional QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information SecurityInformation Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, and Security+Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasksHands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development About Electronic ArtsWe’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.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.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.Senior Reverse EngineerYou 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.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. 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.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.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. ResponsibilitiesReverse Engineer obfuscated user-mode and kernal-mode cheats developed for PC, mobile and consolesDocument and report on the functionality of the cheats you've analysedSolve well-defined technical problems in the cheating spaceUse architecture and design documentation to create anti-cheat assessment scoping documents and define cheating test-cases for upcoming anti-cheat assessmentsPerform anti-cheat assessments of pre-release productsConsult with us and advise EA game teams on how to reduce classes of cheatsDevelop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering, both in user space and kernel spaceIdentify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutionsQualificationsKnowledge of the ARM architectureKnowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & LinuxKnowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory)Read x86/x64 assembly languageExperience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdbExperience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2Understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or .NET CILKnowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniquesDrive chanhge throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organisationAdditional QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information SecurityInformation Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, and Security+Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasksHands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware developmentSenior Reverse EngineerYou 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.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. 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.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.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. ResponsibilitiesReverse Engineer obfuscated user-mode and kernal-mode cheats developed for PC, mobile and consolesDocument and report on the functionality of the cheats you've analysedSolve well-defined technical problems in the cheating spaceUse architecture and design documentation to create anti-cheat assessment scoping documents and define cheating test-cases for upcoming anti-cheat assessmentsPerform anti-cheat assessments of pre-release productsConsult with us and advise EA game teams on how to reduce classes of cheatsDevelop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering, both in user space and kernel spaceIdentify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutionsQualificationsKnowledge of the ARM architectureKnowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & LinuxKnowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory)Read x86/x64 assembly languageExperience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdbExperience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2Understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or .NET CILKnowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniquesDrive chanhge throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organisationAdditional QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information SecurityInformation Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, and Security+Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasksHands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development

Senior Reverse Engineer

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.

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Reverse Engineer obfuscated user-mode and kernal-mode cheats developed for PC, mobile and consoles

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

Document and report on the functionality of the cheats you've analysed

Solve well-defined technical problems in the cheating space

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

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

Perform anti-cheat assessments of pre-release products

Consult with us and advise EA game teams on how to reduce classes of cheats

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

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

Identify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutions

Qualifications

QualificationsQualifications

Knowledge of the ARM architecture

Knowledge of the ARM architecture

Knowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & Linux

Knowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & Linux

Knowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory)

Knowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory)

Read x86/x64 assembly language

Read x86/x64 assembly language

Experience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdb

Experience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdb

Experience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2

Experience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2

Understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or .NET CIL

Understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or .NET CIL

Knowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniques

Knowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniques

Drive chanhge throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organisation

Drive chanhge throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organisation

Additional Qualifications

Additional QualificationsAdditional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Information Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, and Security+

Information Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, and Security+

Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasks

Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasks

Hands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development

Hands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development

About Electronic ArtsWe’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.About Electronic ArtsWe’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.About Electronic ArtsAbout Electronic ArtsAbout Electronic ArtsWe’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.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.