Senior Reverse Engineer - Anti Cheat
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Do you dream in assembly language?Do you spend more time in a debugger than you do in nature?Do you know the difference between an aimbot and a triggerbot?And do you think that all players have the right to a fair and fun gaming experience?If so, this is the job for you!The EA Security team protects EA by reducing our exposure to security risks.We raise risk awareness for the entire company and provide measured, proportionate security and risk management controls, services and solutions.We also ensure that EA meets all required security standards as defined by multiple regulatory bodies.Keeping EA safe isn’t a game; join us as we keep the future of play secure for everyone.Todas las habilidades, cualificaciones y experiencia relevantes que necesitará un candidato seleccionado se enumeran en la siguiente descripción.The Senior Reverse Engineer I is a member of EA Security’s Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) team and will report to the manager of the Gameplay Integrity Operations sub?team.ResponsibilitiesReverse engineer obfuscated user-mode cheats developed for PC, mobile, and consolesDocument and report on the functionality of the cheats you’ve analyzedSolve well-defined technical problems in the cheating spaceDefine and subsequently solve technical problems that are not well understood / are bleeding?edge in the cheating spaceUse architecture and design documentation to create anti?cheat assessment scoping documents and define cheating test?cases for upcoming anti?cheat assessmentsPerform anti?cheat assessments of pre?release productsConsult with and advise EA game teams on how to mitigate classes of cheatsEducate your peers on new reverse engineering skills and toolsDevelop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering, both in user space and kernel spaceIdentify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutionsArticulate technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical partnersIdentify needs and drive the development of your reverse engineering skills and knowledgeQualificationsKnowledge of the ARM architectureKnowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & LinuxKnowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory, etc.)Ability to read and understand x86/x64 assembly languageExperience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdbExperience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2Ability to engage and articulate reverse engineering issues and cheating issues to technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to read and understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or .NET CILKnowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniquesSoftware development experience and the ability to write your own tools, scripts, and extensions, both in user space and kernel spaceExperience with mobile platformsAbility to identify knowledge gaps and seek the right sources to close those gapsAbility to safely handle potentially malicious softwareAbility to pick up new technical skills quicklyAbility to drive change throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organizationExcellent verbal and written English skills, interpersonal skills, and professionalismAdditional QualificationsBachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information SecurityInformation Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, Security+Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasksHands on experience with reverse engineering or anti?cheat/anti-malware developmentBenefitsWe 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.xqbhyrx Equal Opportunity EmployerElectronic 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.#J-*****-Ljbffr
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with and advise EA game teams on how to mitigate classes of cheatsEducate your peers on new reverse engineering skills and toolsDevelop tools, scripts, and extensions for automation and reverse engineering, both in user space and kernel spaceIdentify cheat variants that defeat previous mitigations, and suggest solutionsArticulate technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical partnersIdentify needs and drive the development of your reverse engineering skills and knowledgeQualificationsKnowledge of the ARM architectureKnowledge of operating system internals for Windows, Android & LinuxKnowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory, etc.)Ability to read and understand x86/x64 assembly languageExperience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdbExperience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2Ability to engage and articulate reverse engineering issues and cheating issues to technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to read and understand three or more of C++, C#, Java, or . NET CILKnowledge of cryptography and obfuscation techniquesSoftware development experience and the ability to write your own tools, scripts, and extensions, both in user space and kernel spaceExperience with mobile platformsAbility to identify knowledge gaps and seek the right sources to close those gapsAbility to safely handle potentially malicious softwareAbility to pick up new technical skills quicklyAbility to drive change throughout all of the Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) organizationExcellent verbal and written English skills, interpersonal skills, and professionalismAdditional QualificationsBachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information SecurityInformation Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, Security+Experience building tools that automate cheat-related tasksHands on experience with reverse engineering or anti?cheat/anti-malware developmentBenefitsWe adopt a holistic approach to our
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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. xqbhyrx Equal Opportunity EmployerElectronic 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. #J-*****-Ljbffr
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Madrid, España
Do you dream in assembly language? Do you spend more time in a debugger than you do in nature? Do you know the difference between an aimbot and a triggerbot? And do you think that all players have the right to a fair and fun gaming experience? If so, this is the job for you! The EA Security team protects EA by reducing our exposure to security risks. We raise risk awareness for the entire company and provide measured, proportionate security and risk management controls, services and solutions. We also ensure that EA meets all required security standards as defined by multiple regulatory bodies.
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