Anti-Cheat Engineer - Compatibility

Electronic Arts Inc
United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$99,100.0 - $157,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging Software Engineering System Programming WinDBg

Job description

Join us at Electronic Arts, where you will help protect the integrity of play for millions of players worldwide. As part of the SPEAR Anti-Cheat Engineering team, you will improve our Javelin anti-cheat technology, ensuring fair and secure experiences across multiple PC titles. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Anti-Cheat Engineering and collaborate with us to defend our games, data, and infrastructure., * You will investigate bugs, compatibility, and performance issues reported by our game studios and partners.

  • You will develop and deliver fixes to improve Javelin anti-cheat software compatibility with diverse hardware and software.
  • You will use modern debugging tools to resolve technical support problems raised by customers and internal teams.
  • You will collaborate with us to promote fair play and support the security of EA’s global gaming community.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with C++ or other low-level programming languages.
  • 2+ years of experience debugging crashes through memory dumps.
  • 2+ years of experience using WinDbg and DebugView.
  • Experience developing software compatible with multiple end-user hardware and software environments.

Benefits & conditions

  • California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$104,400 - $157,400 USD
  • Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs) $104,400 - $129,800 USD *Connecticut (depending on location e.g., Stamford/Greenwich vs. Eastern Connecticut)$104,400 - $144,200 USD (depending on experience)

  • Illinois (depending on location e.g. Chicago vs Illinois City) *$99,100 - $129,800 USD
  • Massachusetts (depending on location e.g. Boston vs Springfield) *$104,400 - $144,200 USD
  • Minnesota (depending on location e.g. Minneapolis vs Saint Paul) *$99,100 - $129,800 USD
  • Jersey City, NJ *$104,400 - $144,200 USD
  • New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo) *$99,100 - $144,200 USD
  • Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) $99,100 - $129,800 USD *Virginia (depending on location e.g., Northern Virginia vs. Southwest Virginia)$99,100 - $144,200 USD (depending on experience) Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. 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 other incentive programs.

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.

About the company

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.

Central Technology is the force multiplier, accelerating creative opportunity and progress at EA. We’re a world-class community of technologists, innovators, strategists, and orchestrators transforming interactive entertainment. Together, we power the platforms, AI-driven tools, live services, and infrastructure that ensure global scale, secure player experiences, and unlock bold new possibilities.

EA Security protects our players, employees, products, and platforms. We set security standards, support game and enterprise teams, assess risk across partners and systems, and ensure compliance with global requirements. Our work strengthens system integrity, supports fair play, and enables teams to build and operate securely at scale.

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