Senior Expert Engineer, Security - Central Technology

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Deep familiarity with C++ codebases and refactoring.
• Proven experience working on large-scale complex systems
• Experience working in an engineering organization with a focus on CI/CD, scalability, and automation
• Expertise in debugging, optimization and performance tuning
• Knowledge & Skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Key Attributes
• Strong passion for delivering high-quality products
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Extra Points
• Experience working on the internals of a multi-player game engine
• Experience in reverse engineering software analysis
• DevOps experience
• Deep understanding of C++ compilation, linking, and toolchains, including diagnosing compiler and linker failures and optimizing build performance
• Ability to read and write x86_64 assembly
• Deep understanding or hands-on experience in the anti-cheat domain
• Your Platform
• Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/ .
• Our World
• We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greate

Additional Information

Job Title: Senior Expert Engineer, Security - Central Technology Requisition ID: R027593 Job Description: Your Mission Call of Duty is one of the most iconic and successful video game franchises in the world, delivering unforgettable experiences to millions of players. At the heart of that experience is fair play-and that's where the Ricochet team comes in. We're on a mission to detect and eliminate cheaters swiftly, ensuring every player enjoys a level playing field. As a Senior Expert Engineer on the Game Protection team, you'll be a key driver in designing and building cutting-edge systems that safeguard our game clients. Your work will directly protect the integrity of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming. Why This Role Matters: Your contributions will help millions of players experience Call of Duty as it's meant to be played-competitive, fair, and thrilling. You'll tackle complex technical challenges, influence the future of anti-cheat technology, and make a real impact on one of the world's largest gaming communities. What you bring to the table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Innovate and Evolve: Design and implement advanced anti-cheat technologies to stay ahead of emerging threats. Strengthen Core Systems: Analyze, update, and enhance existing protection frameworks to maintain top-tier security. Detect and Defend: Investigate, develop, and deploy cheat detection mechanisms that keep gameplay fair and fun. Collaborate Across Studios: Work closely with engineers across multiple teams to ensure seamless integration and performance. Player Profile Minimum Requirements

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