AntiCheat Analyst

2 Months ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games is seeking an Anti-Cheat Analyst to protect the integrity of Fortnite and other games. The analyst will review cheat detections, validate data signals, and support the investigation and appeal process for player bans. This role directly contributes to fair play and upholding player trust. Responsibilities include reviewing ban appeals, analyzing cheat detections, conducting investigations of suspicious behavior, ensuring ban accuracy, and collaborating with internal teams to refine detection models. The analyst will be working with a large team and will be responsible for upholding the values of the company.

Must have:

3+ years of experience in data analysis or a related role
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data investigation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to make objective decisions under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in game security or cybersecurity environments

Good to have:

Familiarity with the online gaming ecosystem and cheat vectors
Experience reverse engineering x86-64 platforms

Perks:

100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents
Supplemental medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental well-being program through Modern Health

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Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ECOSEC

What We Do

Our ECOSEC team provides a safer experience for Epic's users. We work across multiple products and services to improve technology and craft transparent policies so our players and users can have positive experiences on our platforms.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is seeking an Anti-Cheat Analyst to help protect the integrity of Fortnite and other games supported by Epic’s anti-cheat systems. You’ll be responsible for reviewing cheat detections, validating data signals, and supporting the investigation and appeal process for player bans. This is a high-impact role that directly contributes to ensuring fair play across our games and upholding player trust in our enforcement processes.

In this role, you will

Review ban appeals submitted by players and make objective, data-driven decisions
Analyze and validate cheat detections generated by internal systems
Conduct manual investigations of suspicious behavior or reported cheating incidents
Ensure the accuracy and fairness of bans by investigating potential false positives and improving detection precision
Collaborate with internal teams to help create and refine detection models

What we’re looking for

3+ years of experience in a data analysis or related technical role
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data investigation and query building
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to make thoughtful, objective decisions in high-pressure situations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in game security, anti-cheat, or cybersecurity environments
Familiarity with the online gaming ecosystem and common cheat vectors is preferred
Experience reverse engineering x86-64 platforms is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

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