Senior Game Application Security Analyst

Role overview A Senior Game Application Security Analyst investigates suspected cheating by examining game data and telemetry. The role helps protect fair play by producing evidence-based findings and working with colleagues to improve the quality and focus of cheat detections. It suits a technically minded investigator who can work independently while collaborating with security, engineering, and data teams.

Responsibilities - Investigate game activity and telemetry to identify potential cheating. - Gather and assess evidence, then write clear reports with findings and recommendations. - Help prioritize, validate, and tune detections used to identify suspicious behavior. - Work with teammates to turn investigation results into targeted actions that protect player experiences.

Requirements - Demonstrated ability to investigate complex technical problems and monitor adversarial activity thoroughly. - Ability to take initiative and drive work to completion with limited supervision, while contributing effectively in a team. - Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to present clear, data-supported conclusions. - Proficiency querying relational databases with SQL and experience using a large-scale data service such as Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery. - Familiarity with security and cheating issues in large-scale commercial games, and interest in protecting players.

Nice to have - Experience in game security, anti-cheat work, or a similar investigative field. - Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Omni. - Additional language skills, including Chinese, Korean, Russian, Japanese, or Spanish.

Benefits and work setup - Remote work is available, with pay ranges varying by location. The listed Seattle base range is $177,300–$265,900 USD. - The role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, employee discounts, and potentially a bonus.