Senior Game Security Software Engineer

THE COMPANY

KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by our globally recognized production studios known for their distinctive creativity. We continuously push the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies and expanding our platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. Best known for the genre-defining worldwide sensation PUBG: Battlegrounds, our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings and more. In collaboration with our passionate and driven team, we strive to establish ourselves as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market.

THE OPPORTUNITY

KRAFTON’s Game Security team is on a mission to outsmart cheat developers and secure the integrity of our online gaming experiences. We’re seeking a Game Security Software Engineer to join our El Segundo-based team and contribute to the development and deployment of advanced anti-cheat system, and the formulation of game vulnerability mitigation strategies. This is a highly specialized role that combines systems engineering and game security — ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, mission-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement advanced game security and anti-cheat solutions


• Analyze vulnerabilities in games and game engines, and derive effective mitigation strategies


• Develop anti-tamper solutions, both at the code level and through external technologies


• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deploy and maintain scalable protection systems across live games, while also supporting issue resolution efforts


• Contribute to team-wide initiatives by planning and executing tasks while defining technical objectives


• Contribute to performance monitoring and continuous improvement efforts


• Provides guidance and oversees the activities of team members; will guide the team toward the successful execution of long-term and short-term goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ 5+ years of Engineering experience in Security Engineering


• Proficiency in C/C++ with strong systems-level development experience


• Deep understanding of the Windows OS and kernel-level architecture


• Experience with Windows system-level or kernel driver programming


• Reverse engineering capabilities (x64/x86 architectures)


• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional, global settings


• A passion for game security — you take pride in making life harder for cheaters


• Prior work with game security or vulnerability research teams


• Korean and/or Chinese language skills (not required, but a strong bonus)


• Prior experience in the gaming industry (nice to have, but not required)

Reasonable Accommodation

KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

In California, the expected salary range for this position is $143,000-$172,000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.

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