Senior Software Engineer (C++, Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++, Cybersecurity): Developing and implementing anti-cheat and anti-tamper technologies to protect high-profile gaming titles with an accent on performance profiling and vulnerability mitigation. Focus on building robust security measures, debugging complex C++ code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure game integrity.

Location: Must be based in Edinburgh, Scotland (On-site)

Company

A world-class entertainment studio known for creating large-scale, industry-leading creative projects.

What you will do

• Create and innovate solutions to secure products against vulnerabilities.
• Research and implement anti-tamper and anti-cheat technologies.
• Debug exceptions related to obfuscation and security mechanisms.
• Profile protected and unprotected code to meet performance requirements.
• Integrate security solutions into the game development lifecycle.
• Test cross-platform software to ensure high-quality security standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software or security development using C++.
• Strong background in security and/or game development.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills for C++ code.
• Analytical ability to measure system performance and memory usage.
• Ability to independently drive objectives from ideation to execution.

Nice to have

• Understanding of reverse engineering concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge of game protection technologies.
• Experience with disassemblers and decompilers like IDA Pro.
• Familiarity with core cryptography concepts.
• Experience with crash dumps and x64 architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on world-class, large-scale entertainment projects.
• Inclusive and highly-motivated team environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with talented industry professionals.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.

Hiring process

• Application review with resume and cover letter.
• Recruiter outreach for qualified candidates.
• Structured interview process to evaluate technical and cultural fit.