> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3254153-lead-game-security-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3254153-lead-game-security-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Lead Game Security Engineer

- **Company:** Jointherebellion
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Integrated Development Environments, Network Protocols, OpenSSL, Reverse Engineering, Wireshark, IDA Pro
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-game-security-engineer-rebellion-2-7724724

## About the Role

* Extensive track record of safely and successfully delivering anti-cheat and DRM functionality for C++ software in a senior or leadership role
 * Strong expertise in implementing anti-cheat techniques and digital rights management technologies and the ability to further develop that expertise in team members.
 * Demonstrable background and experience in reverse engineering and analysing game cheats, digital rights management circumvention and other similar abuse vectors
 * Deep understanding of relevant technical tools and standards (for instance PE and ELF file formats and software such as IDA Pro or Ghidra)

Nice to have:

 * Experience shipping or operating online/multiplayer/live-service games at scale.
 * Knowledge of cryptography and network protocols, plus tools such as OpenSSL and Wireshark.
 * Published security research, responsible disclosure, or public white-hat work.
 * Familiarity with the Windows Resiliency Initiative.

## Description

Based within our in-house Tech Team, you will benefit from working closely with other engineering and project teams to research, reverse engineer, design and implement solutions that deliver robust defences against cheating, piracy, and other attacks, protecting both the player experience and the business as threats and tactics evolve., * Build and manage a team of developers and analysts to develop and maintain software to defend against cheating, piracy and other threats.

 * Develop and own process framework which encompasses the whole lifecycle of managing security threats from monitoring, investigation and identification through to successful mitigation.
 * Develop in-house capability for the utilisation of reverse engineering and other techniques to analyse and report on malicious code.
 * Work with broader code teams to establish a development environment in which security best practices are embedded.
 * Supporting the QA department in building the capability to validate and safely release defensive software.

This role can be based at our Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn studios, each offering a creative and relaxed atmosphere where teamwork drives our success. We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.


## Related Videos

- [Outsmarting the System: What Game Cheaters Can Teach Us About Cyber Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1396-outsmarting-the-system-what-game-cheaters-can-teach-us-about-cyber-security)
- [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s)
- [Robots Run Wild, Massive Crime Data Leak and AI Replaces Models - David Benson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1849-robots-run-wild-massive-crime-data-leak-and-ai-replaces-models-david-benson)
- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of)
- [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day)

## Related Articles

- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents)
- [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)