Anticheat Analyst

Job Description

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 seeking an Anti-Cheat Analyst to help protect the integrity of Fortnite and other games supported by Epic's 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 programming x86-64 platforms is a plus
This role is open to multiple locations across North America & Europe (including NYC).

Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
New York City Base Pay Range
$120,177 — $176,260 USD

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 here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wp8ooy-216-73-216-31-42 in your application.