Senior Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to evaluate security implications of existing and upcoming features.
• Identify vulnerable components in game clients and backend systems, communicate findings, and implement recommended fixes.
• Architect, implement, deploy, and maintain security initiatives for client, server, and backend components.
• Debug, modify, and optimize existing security systems.
• Develop and use AI capabilities to improve vulnerability research coverage and create novel solutions.
• Promote a security-oriented mindset across engineering teams.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of one or more of C++, Go, or C# in a security environment.
• Familiarity with development and security practices on Windows or Linux.
• Deep technical understanding of methods used to attack or exploit networked systems.
• Understanding of malware techniques.
• Understanding of client and server sandboxing techniques for Windows or Linux.
• Understanding of cryptographic principles, especially digital signatures.
• Prior experience developing security features is preferred, particularly desktop application security or Unreal Engine experience.

Benefits

• Epic pays 100% of medical, dental, vision HRA, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
• 401k with a competitive match.
• Mental well-being program through Modern Health, including free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
• Company events and company-wide paid breaks.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical after seven years of employment.