Security Engineer - Backend (Asset Integrity)

4 Months ago • 3 Years + • Cyber Security

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Backend Security Engineer focused on Asset Integrity to protect sensitive game assets. Responsibilities include contributing code to multiple services, collaborating with various teams (Fortnite, Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store) to assess security implications of features, working with internal/external UEFN development teams on asset integrity, investigating information disclosure incidents, identifying and mitigating asset integrity risks, building and improving internal tooling, and handling real-time issues. The role requires expertise in backend development (C++, Java, Go, or TypeScript), distributed systems, AWS/Cloud infrastructure, and experience with data analytics and CI/CD.
Must have:
  • 3+ years backend development experience
  • Expertise in C++, Java, Go, or TypeScript
  • Understanding of distributed systems
  • AWS/Cloud infrastructure knowledge
  • Experience with data analytics
Good to have:
  • Experience mitigating vulnerabilities in sandboxes/VMs
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience building container images
Perks:
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Supplemental benefits (meal vouchers, commuter benefits)

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 looking for a Backend Security Engineer focused on Asset Integrity to protect sensitive game assets from unintended information disclosure. Your efforts will be critical to the success of Fortnite and the many creators who depend on it. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in backend development and have prior experience developing security features. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the next generation of Epic’s game development tools.

In this role, you will

  • Directly contribute code and be a code owner for multiple services and code bases
  • Collaborate with the Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and Epic Games Store teams to understand the security implications of existing and upcoming features, proposing changes if appropriate
  • Work with internal and external UEFN development teams, including well-known brands, to address concerns about asset integrity and information disclosure
  • Investigate technical root causes of unintended information disclosure incidents
  • Proactively seek out components in Fortnite backend services that create asset integrity risks, then clearly communicate the problem and recommended solution
  • Build and improve internal tooling at scale to protect the Epic creator ecosystem
  • Handle various real-time issues that may arise on online services and platforms

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience, with experience in backend development for games
  • Expert knowledge in one or more of the following programming languages: C++, Java, Go, or TypeScript
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and design patterns
  • Strong knowledge of AWS/Cloud infrastructure including code-as-infrastructure (e.g. Terraform)
  • Experience building & managing distributed systems, designing APIs, and deploying services (e.g. Kubernetes)
  • Experience working with data analytics to solve, prevent, or monitor for problems
  • Knowledge and/or experience mitigating security vulnerabilities in sandboxes / virtual machines and potential mitigation strategies
  • Experience building or working with CI/CD environments
  • Experience working with building and deploying container images

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees.

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!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

Similar Jobs

Qualcomm - GPU Performance Verification Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
P99 soft - Data Analyst

P99 soft

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Machine Learning Ops Engineer

Epic Games

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Guardian - Data & AI Product Delivery Vertical Lead

Guardian

United States (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Semgrep - FP&A Analyst

Semgrep

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Jane Street - Cybersecurity Engineering - Threat Modelling

Jane Street

Hong Kong (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Canonical - Security Software Engineer

Canonical

(Remote)
2 Months ago
USE Insider - Information Security Specialist

USE Insider

Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye (Remote)
2 Months ago
Glean - Application Security Engineer

Glean

Palo Alto, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Patreon - Senior Security Engineer

Patreon

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

PwC - Deals | Senior Associate Financial Due Diligence Barcelona

PwC

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
10 Months ago
Fieldguide - Principal Program Manager

Fieldguide

San Francisco, California, United States (Remote)
2 Weeks ago
Litmus - Business Development Representative- EMEA

Litmus

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Dynamis Inc - Data Scientist/Knowledge Management Engineer

Dynamis Inc

Huntsville, Alabama, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Cadence - Lead Software Engineer for LLM-infra

Cadence

Shanghai, China (On-Site)
1 Month ago
rivos - Data Parallel Accelerator Post-Silicon Performance Lead

rivos

Santa Clara, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
beghou consulting - Associate Consultant-Customer Engagement

beghou consulting

Pune, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
zoox - Optical Field Test Engineer

zoox

Foster City, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
ISS Stoxx - Techno-functional Business Analyst

ISS Stoxx

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Trend Micro - Enterprise Regional Account Manager

Trend Micro

Brasília, Federal District, Brazil (Remote)
1 Month ago
Evolution  - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Evolution

São Paulo, State Of São Paulo, Brazil (On-Site)
4 Months ago
FICO - Customer Support Engineer I

FICO

State Of São Paulo, Brazil (On-Site)
1 Year ago
pipa studios - HR Analyst (DHO and R&S)

pipa studios

São Paulo, State Of São Paulo, Brazil (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Salesforce - Business Development Representative

Salesforce

São Paulo, State Of São Paulo, Brazil (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Epic Games - Programador(a) de UI

Epic Games

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)
7 Months ago
hogarth - Facilities Analyst

hogarth

State Of São Paulo, Brazil (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
nubank - Senior Staff BCO - 1st Line Compliance Lead

nubank

State Of São Paulo, Brazil (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
kaizen gaming  - Public Policy & Legislative Affairs Senior Manager

kaizen gaming

Brasília, Federal District, Brazil (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Trend Micro - Channel Account Manager

Trend Micro

State Of São Paulo, Brazil (On-Site)
1 Year ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Cyber Security Jobs

Rackspace Technology - Senior Security Support Engineer

Rackspace Technology

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Tide - Staff Backend Engineer - DevEx, Security and Technology Foundations

Tide

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Super.com - Intermediate Software Engineer - Security

Super.com

Canada (Remote)
1 Month ago
Perplexity - Application Security Engineer

Perplexity

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Fi - Security Engineer

Fi

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Years ago
seedify - Cyber Security Specialist

seedify

(On-Site)
1 Year ago
Nexon - Associate Security Engineer

Nexon

El Segundo, California, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
FICO - Cyber Security Engineer II (Vulnerability Management/ Qualys)

FICO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Dream Sports - Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations

Dream Sports

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Anavation - Information System Security Engineer

Anavation

Huntsville, Alabama, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Epic Games

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug