Keeping out the cheaters and making the game environment fair for everyone is an important and a rewarding struggle. We want to give people the chance to show off their skills without having to contend with players running aimbots.
We are looking for a Gameplay Security Engineer to work with us on XDefiant, a new multiplatform online multiplayer action game. The game is a free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter that combines intense combat with personalized loadouts and specialized factions, as teams battle for domination.
You’ll be working to make the game client and servers are as secure as possible, so we can ensure that our users get the best, fairest game experience possible. Working to make sure the game server data is secure and validated, blocking game exploits, and helping create the best possible play environment. You will work with a small, collaboration-oriented team where you will have the opportunity to contribute in meaningful ways.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Analyze the game ecosystem for exploits
- Ensure that server logic and server-client interactions are secure and validated
- Work together with the networking team to harden and optimize network traffic
- Maintain and extend documentation on gameplay security best practices
- Self-manage programming task schedule updates and collaborate with production team
- Ensure that your code meets the team's coding standards to deliver high quality and maintainable code
