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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** Epic Games, Inc.
- **Location:** Cary, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Storage, Software Debugging, Linux, Digital Signature, Online Service Provider, Computer Gaming, Computer Networking Systems, Software Security, Malware, Backend, Unreal Engine, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-security-engineer-epic-games-10728419

## About the Role

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Security Engineer focused on Application Security to develop and improve our services, products, and games against exploits and attacks. Your efforts will be critical to the success of Fortnite and the many creators who depend on it. The ideal candidate would have prior experience developing security features. We are particularly interested in those that have prior experience working with desktop application security or Unreal Engine. This is an incredible opportunity to create a safe environment for millions of players and advance industry best practices., * Expert knowledge in one or more of the following programming languages in a security environment: C++, Go, or C#

 * Familiarity with development and security practices on Windows or Linux
 * Deep, technical understanding of methods used to attack or exploit networked systems
 * Understanding of malware techniques
 * Understanding of client and server sandboxing techniques for Windows or Linux
 * Understanding of cryptographic principles, especially digital signatures

## Description

Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as Epic's own online services to build cross-platform online features. Login, parties, voice chat, matchmaking, purchasing, cloud storage, and analytics are just a few examples of online features that our Online Game Services team helps games utilize., * Collaborate with the Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to understand the security implications of existing and upcoming features, proposing changes if appropriate

 * Proactively seek out vulnerable components in the Fortnite game client or backend, then clearly communicate the problem and implement the recommended solution
 * Influence others to maintain a security oriented mindset
 * Architect, implement, deploy, and/or maintain new security initiatives for the Fortnite game client, server and backend components
 * Debug, modify, and optimize existing security systems for the Fortnite game client, server and backend components
 * Build and use Al capabilities to increase vulnerability research coverage and develop novel solutions