Lead Game Security Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Game Security Engineer to join our team at Rebellion, a independent game development studio. As a Lead Game Security Engineer, you will be responsible for building and managing a team to develop and maintain software to defend against cheating, piracy, and other threats. You will also work closely with other engineering and project teams to research, reverse engineer, design, and implement solutions to deliver robust defences against threats and tactics. We offer a hybrid working environment, with opportunities for remote work and relocation support.

Requirements

• Extensive track record of safely and successfully delivering anti-cheat and DRM functionality for C++ software in a senior or leadership role
• Strong expertise in implementing anti-cheat techniques and digital rights management technologies
• Demonstrable background and experience in reverse engineering and analysing game cheats, digital rights management circumvention and other similar abuse vectors
• Deep understanding of relevant technical tools and standards (for instance PE and ELF file formats and software such as IDA Pro or Ghidra)
• Experience shipping or operating online/multiplayer/live-service games at scale
• Knowledge of cryptography and network protocols, plus tools such as OpenSSL and Wireshark
• Published security research, responsible disclosure, or public white-hat work
• Familiarity with the Windows Resiliency Initiative

Benefits

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Plus loads more... including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!