Cheat Software Analyst

TL;DR

Cheat Software Analyst (Cybersecurity): Protect games and services by researching, reverse engineering, and implementing anti-cheat and anti-fraud solutions. Focus on analyzing malicious code, fine-tuning security measures, and collaborating with teams to mitigate threats and enhance player experience.

Location: Onsite in Leeds, England

Company

hirify.global creates world-class entertainment experiences and works on large-scale creative projects within an inclusive and highly motivated environment.

What you will do

• Engage in daily operations of anti-cheat and anti-fraud programs.
• Analyze and report on malicious code using reverse engineering.
• Support and fine-tune anti-cheat and in-game abuse prevention systems.
• Assess emergent game security risks threatening the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security controls and detection.
• Support development of internal tooling and anti-cheat solutions.

Requirements

• Must have 3+ years experience in reverse engineering or malware analysis.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and multi-threaded programming.
• Experience analyzing cheats, exploits, and abuse vectors.
• Experience with Agile software development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with online games, live services, or AAA multiplayer environments.
• Knowledge of modern client security features like DRM and anti-cheat.
• Familiarity with malware anti-analysis techniques.
• Python programming experience.
• Experience with packet/web capture tools like Wireshark or Fiddler.
• Vulnerability research and write-ups.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.
• Collaboration with talented industry professionals.