Ubisoft
Anti-Cheat Programmer (March of Giant)
Montreal, QC, Canada
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C++Machine LearningCybersecurityDetection EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
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About the role
- Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more.
- We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive.
- This role focuses on both the prevention and detection of cheating through a dual approach: code hardening and advanced detection.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement core anti-cheat technologies directly within the game engine, focusing on code hardening and client security, and integrating with March of Giant's and Ubisoft online systems.
- Integrate and maintain platform security features to strengthen the game's defense against cheats.
- Analyze existing cheats in partnership with Security Researchers to understand their functionality and use this knowledge to develop new protections and detection methods.
- Collaborate with the broader development team to ensure our anti-cheat solutions are effective, performant, and do not negatively impact the player experience.
Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or other relevant training)
- Security Expertise: Proven experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, or a similar field.
- Knowledge of game protection technologies, including obfuscation, anti-tamper measures, and various forms of detection is highly valued.
- Strong C++ Skills: Proven experience in C++ programming, with a solid understanding of low-level systems, multi-threading, and memory management.
- Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to solve complex technical challenges and a knack for anticipating potential security vulnerabilities.
Skills
- Proven experience in C++ programming, with a solid understanding of low-level systems, multi-threading, and memory management.
- Windows Internals Knowledge: A deep understanding of Windows operating system architecture, APIs, and security mechanisms.
- Problem-Solving
- The ability to solve complex technical challenges and a knack for anticipating potential security vulnerabilities.
- Windows Internals Knowledge:
- A deep understanding of Windows operating system architecture, APIs, and security mechanisms.
- Communication & Collaboration:
- A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
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