Security Researcher

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Ubisoft Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown

Job Description

Ubisoft IT is looking for a Security Researcher for the Security & Risk Management (SRM) team. Fully embedded in Rainbow 6 Siege (R6), this team is responsible for performing security audits on R6 builds and services to ensure their resilience against various threats.

As a Security Researcher joining this team, you will be responsible for conducting an in-depth analysis of security vulnerabilities in our games, analyzing exploits, and devising countermeasures to enhance the security posture of our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential threats and recommend preventive measures to safeguard our games and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical expert on security matters related to every game security aspect such as anti-piracy, anti-cheat, game exploits, and security vulnerabilities;
  • Reverse engineer existing cheats and exploits;
  • Produce technical game security guidelines for game development teams;
  • Evaluate and participate in the implementation of security protections within game clients and game servers;
  • Perform code security audits to detect security weaknesses;
  • Prioritize corrective measures and assist development teams in fixing those issues;
  • Communicate efficiently technical security requirements to project stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Experience in reverse engineering games/cheats and/or vulnerability research;
  • Strong knowledge of static and dynamic analysis on executables, proprietary file formats, and proprietary network protocols;
  • Experience with disassemblers/decompilers such as IDA Pro;
  • Good knowledge of Operating System Internals Windows;
  • In-depth understanding of software exploitation, protection/obfuscation techniques, knowledge of anti-cheat solutions and possible bypasses, and cheating techniques;
  • Good understanding of common vulnerabilities and security issues in online games.
Additional Information

Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, we embrace diversity in all its forms. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment for all. We know the importance of providing a pleasant interview experience, therefore if you need any accommodation, please let us know if there is anything we can do to facilitate the interview process

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