Senior Security Programmer
Epic Games4 months ago
Base Salary
$173k - $253k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and build backend services and features supporting Fortnite anti-cheat and related security capabilities, including corresponding game code.
- Read, debug, and write Fortnite code in C++ and backend service code in Go.
- Identify vulnerable components in the Fortnite client or backend, communicate recommended solutions, and implement fixes when appropriate.
- Debug, modify, and optimize security systems across the Fortnite client and backend.
- Help diagnose and resolve live issues and ensure services operate reliably at scale.
- Influence teams to maintain a security-oriented mindset.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Programming, or a related subject, or proven extensive hands-on experience without a degree.
- Excellent knowledge of and debugging skills in C++.
- Fluency in Go, Java, C#, or a similar programming language.
- Ability to code and design system frameworks, APIs, and tools using sound software programming principles.
- Understanding of online multiplayer video game architectures.
- Technical understanding of online service backend structures and technology stacks.
- Creative, methodical, self-directed approach to solving challenges through final resolution.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may participate in Epic’s benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs.
- The role is open to multiple locations in North America, including Washington.
About Epic Games
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.