AntiCheat Analyst (R27146)

Epic Games is seeking an Anti-Cheat Analyst to protect the integrity of Fortnite and other games. This role involves reviewing cheat detections, validating data signals, and supporting the investigation and appeal process for player bans. You will make data-driven decisions on ban appeals, analyze cheat detections, investigate suspicious behavior, and collaborate on detection model refinement, directly contributing to fair play and player trust.

Must Have

• 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

Good to Have

• Experience in game security, anti-cheat, or cybersecurity environments
• Familiarity with the online gaming ecosystem and common cheat vectors
• Experience in reverse engineering x86-64 platforms

Perks & Benefits

• 100% paid benefits (except PMI for dependents)
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan
• Dental insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Critical illness
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu shots
• Health checks
• Meals
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)

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

is seeking an Anti-Cheat Analyst to help protect the integrity of Fortnite and other games supported by 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 in reverse engineering x86-64 platforms is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

ABOUT US

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. 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.

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