Software Engineer (C++) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (C++): Protecting players, employees, and business by developing anti-cheat and anti-piracy measures with an accent on anti-tamper technologies. Focus on innovating solutions to secure products from known vulnerabilities and debugging exceptions related to obfuscation transformations.

Location: This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON.

Salary: $100,000 — $128,500 USD

Company

hirify.global creates world-class entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Create and innovate solutions to better secure products from known vulnerabilities.
• Research and implement various forms of anti-tamper and anti-cheat technologies.
• Debug exceptions to resolve issues related to obfuscation transformations and anti-tamper mechanisms.
• Profile protected and unprotected code to meet expected performance requirements.
• Follow software SDLC to integrate into the game team’s operations.
• Test cross-platform software solutions to ensure quality.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience working in a software/security development team using C++.
• Experience with security and/or game development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on debugging C++ code.
• Analytical skills geared towards the measurement of system performance and memory use, plus the communication skills needed to generate solutions.
• Independently able to take objectives from ideation to execution.

Nice to have

• Strong understanding of reverse engineering concepts and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of game protection technologies.
• Experience with disassemblers and decompilers: IDA Pro.
• Experience with core cryptography concepts.
• Experience with crash dumps and x64.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
• Opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
• Committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.
• Reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Hiring process

• Apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above.
• If the application moves forward, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to explain next steps and guide you through the process.