Game Security Analyst (Apex Legends)

Los Angeles, United States

General Information

Locations: Los Angeles - Chatsworth, California, United States of America

Location: Vancouver - Great Northern Way
Country: Canada

Role ID

210726

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - Respawn

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

You can learn more about our studio and values at respawn.com/studio.

Respawn Entertainment is looking for a Game Security Analyst to help support anti-cheat initiatives for Apex Legends. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of our game, anti-cheat philosophies, and who is passionate about security principles and keeping games fair.

What You'll Do…

Work with teams across EA to effectively guide the use of resources in the battle against cheaters.
Document and propose new internal processes or improvements.
Assist in the planning & implementation of new security projects and processes
Monitor various metrics and KPIs to identify bad behaviors impacting the health of the game.
Investigate, document, and communicate about reported cheaters, cheats, exploits, and any other bad behavior that affects the game.
Monitor the landscape of cheaters and cheat communities to document the latest trends and activities, as well as raising flags when needed to alert others.

You Will Have…

Familiarity of different types of cheats and how they work, particularly for FPS games.
Experience with anti-cheat technologies.
General understanding of how online games work, including rendering, networking, and databases.
Experience querying datasets with SQL
Basic knowledge of a programming language that can be used for scripting, such as Python.
Excellent communication skills, especially translating between individuals with and without strong technical knowledge.

You'll Get Bonus Points If You Have…

Project management experience
Familiarity with account security and account takeover activities
Experience working with customers for account or security related concerns
Experience with a live product in development and/or published
Passion for security and fair play in gaming
Experience playing FPS games

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$101,700 - $151,900 USD

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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