Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer, Amazon Games

Amazon Games is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Anti Team, focusing on protecting the multiplayer experience of millions of players through anti-cheat, anti-fraud, and anti-bot solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise in security engineering with gaming industry knowledge to create robust anti-cheat measures.

The position requires extensive experience in C++ development, Windows kernel mode programming, and reverse engineering. You'll be working at the cutting edge of game security, developing sophisticated detection methods and staying ahead of emerging cheat techniques. The role involves both technical leadership and hands-on development, including kernel mode detection methods and cheat analysis.

As part of Amazon Games, you'll be joining a company that's fully committed to the gaming industry, with the mission of being the most customer-obsessed gaming company. The Anti Team is a new initiative building industry-leading, multi-game anti-cheat solutions from scratch, leveraging Amazon's vast platform and compute capabilities.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $143,300 to $247,600 based on location, plus additional benefits and potential equity. You'll be working in either Seattle, WA or San Diego, CA, collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers and data scientists.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about game security and maintaining fair play in online gaming. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact on the gaming experience of millions of players while working with cutting-edge technology and security measures. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to mentor others and influence the direction of anti-cheat technology at a major gaming company.