AntiCheat Analyst (Game Security)

TL;DR

AntiCheat Analyst (Game Security): Protecting the integrity of Fortnite and other games by reviewing cheat detections, validating data signals, and supporting player ban investigations. Focus on making objective, data-driven decisions and improving detection precision to ensure fair play across games.

Location: Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global product company with 4,500+ employees across 46 studios, known for developing award-winning games like Fortnite and the Unreal Engine technology.

What you will do

• Review player ban appeals and make objective, data-driven decisions.
• Analyze and validate cheat detections generated by internal systems.
• Conduct manual investigations of suspicious behavior or reported cheating incidents.
• Ensure the accuracy and fairness of bans by investigating potential false positives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to help create and refine detection models.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a data analysis or related technical role.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data investigation and query building.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to make thoughtful, objective decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Experience in game security, anti-cheat, or cybersecurity environments.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the online gaming ecosystem and common cheat vectors.
• Experience in reverse engineering x86-64 platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% paid benefits for employees and dependents, including supplemental medical, dental, and vision.
• Offers coverage for critical illness, telemedicine, life and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and weekly indemnity.
• Provides a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match.
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, offering free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
• Cultivates a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment that values innovation.