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# Senior Software Engineer (C++)

- **Company:** Rockstar Games
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Video Game Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reverse Engineering, Software Security, IDA Pro
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-software-engineer-c/rockstar-games-job107827779

## About the Role

* 7+ 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., * 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.

## Description

* Create and innovate solutions to better secure our products from known vulnerabilities.
 * Research and implement various forms of anti-tamper technologies and anti-cheat technologies.
 * Debug exceptions to resolve issues related to obfuscation transformations and anti-tamper mechanisms.
 * Performance 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.


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