Senior Reverse Engineer
Electronic Arts14 hours ago
Remote, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer obfuscated user-mode and kernel-mode cheats for PC, mobile, and console platforms.
- Document and report the functionality of analyzed cheats.
- Conduct anti-cheat assessments covering client-side tampering, network-based cheating, source code review, and pre-release products.
- Create assessment scoping documents and define cheating test cases using architecture and design documentation.
- Develop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering in user and kernel space.
- Identify cheat variants that defeat existing mitigations and suggest solutions.
- Consult with and advise EA game teams on reducing classes of cheats.
- Solve technical problems and drive change across the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response organization.
Requirements
- Knowledge of ARM architecture and operating system internals for Windows, Android, and Linux.
- Knowledge of operating system fundamentals, including processes, threads, and virtual memory.
- Ability to 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.
- Understanding of at least three of C++, C#, Java, and .NET CIL.
- Knowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security is listed as an additional qualification.
- Information security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, or Security+ are listed as additional qualifications.
- Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasks and hands-on experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development are preferred.
Benefits
- Benefits may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and career and community wellness programs.
About Electronic Arts
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 team where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. Regardless of your role, team, or location, this is a place where everyone makes play happen. Join us.