Job Details

Application Security Engineering Architect

Would you like to work on worlds that bring people together, collaborating with supportive industry talent, at a company that values work-life balance and is invested in creating an inclusive workplace for every employee? Are you serious about game security? Do you love digging into machine code? Are you keen to protect our games from bad actors? At Bungie, we build worlds that inspire friendships, and the Product Security Team exists to keep those worlds and our players safe.

As an Application Security (AppSec) Engineer, you will design and maintain our anti-cheat protections and detections. As you develop expertise in these systems, youll be a resource for our analysts and data scientists in their hunt for malefactors. Youll work with various customers and stakeholders to identify current and future security needs and workable solutions. Our team is a resource for our gameplay engineers and designers, helping them ensure fair and honest gameplay.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Architect, develop, and maintain anti-cheat technology in our C/C++ game client(s)

Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to develop and improve cheat detections

Keep abreast of developments in the cybersecurity and OS development industries

Develop and maintain relationships with external security partners

Help come up with policies that improve our security landscape

REQUIRED SKILLS

C/C++ application development (optimized code, data layout, robust access patterns)

Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple disciplines and specializations, both technical and non-technical

Knowledgeable about Windows APIs and Windows Kernel internals

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Anti-cheat or cybersecurity experience

Familiarity with kernel mode operation

C# and/or tools experience

Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range

$189,000 - $223,000 USD

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state will need to establish residency in an approved state within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungies remote policy is subject to change at the companys discretion.

About the company

We create worlds that inspire friendship. Founded in 1991, we've been doing it for nearly 30 years. Come join us!

Bungie is an independent, employee-owned game development studio dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities and lifelong friendships. For nearly thirty years that purpose has led to the creation of some of the industry's most celebrated gaming franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Today, Bungie is focused on developing the next highly-anticipated release in the Destiny universe and new worlds to come.