Unreal Engine Gameplay & Security Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Unreal Engine Gameplay & Security Engineer (Gamedev): Developing security systems to protect game clients and server communication with an accent on anti-cheat implementation, RPC validation, and game hardening. Focus on reverse engineering exploits, implementing runtime protections, and monitoring telemetry to maintain fair play.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is a leading video game development company known for creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Design and implement security systems to protect the game client and server communication.
• Validate and authenticate RPC calls to ensure no client assertions are trusted without verification.
• Build, integrate, and maintain anti-cheat systems, including third-party tools like BattlEye.
• Investigate live cheats and exploits, reverse engineer their functionality, and deploy countermeasures.
• Implement integrity checks, anti-tamper, and runtime protections on critical code and data paths.
• Monitor live telemetry for suspicious behavior and refine detection and ban workflows.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or Anti-Cheat Engineer in game development or applied security.
• Strong C++ skills, including proficiency in multi-threaded programming.
• Solid understanding of networked game architecture and authoritative server design.
• Experience with Windows internals, including memory scanning, DLL injection, and API hooking.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills with an adversarial mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine networking, replication, and gameplay systems.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, or Frida.
• Background in vulnerability research, CTFs, or bug bounty programs.
• Knowledge of cryptography fundamentals and console platform security.
• Familiarity with telemetry pipelines or ML-assisted cheat detection.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Remote work options and flexible work hours.
• Creative, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.