Competitive Integrity Analyst protecting Keywords Studios’ online games from exploits, cheating, and vulnerabilities. Investigating risks and building tools that improve game fairness and security.
Responsibilities
Investigate, reproduce, document, and analyze exploits, vulnerabilities, cheats, unauthorized modifications, and gameplay integrity issues.
Collaborate with QA, Development, Production, Security, and Live Operations teams to identify and prioritize risks.
Perform exploratory testing focused on discovering weaknesses in game systems, online services, and economy mechanics.
Analyze player-reported issues, suspicious behaviors, exploit trends, and emerging threats.
Support investigations of cheating methods, account abuse, automation tools, and modification techniques.
Conduct network, gameplay, and system-level investigations using debugging and diagnostic tools.
Design, develop, maintain, and support tools, scripts, and utilities that improve investigation efficiency.
Assist Development teams with detailed findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
Perform data mining, configuration analysis, and content reviews.
Create and maintain documentation, reports, and best practices.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in video games, QA, software development, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
Experience investigating software defects, exploits, vulnerabilities, or online-service issues.
Experience with Python, PowerShell, C++, C#, or equivalent programming languages.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of multiplayer systems, online services, game economies, and competitive environments.
Knowledge of common exploit vectors, cheating methods, and game security concepts.
Understanding of networking fundamentals and client-server architectures.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to leverage AI tools and emerging technologies responsibly.
Nice to have: Experience with Wireshark, Fiddler, or equivalent network analysis tools.
Nice to have: Experience with anti-cheat technologies and game security tooling.
Nice to have: Experience with Unreal Engine 5, SQL, telemetry systems, REST APIs, Git, or Perforce.
Nice to have: Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field.
Benefits
Rémunération concurrentielle.
Programme d’aide aux employés (PAE).
Avantages de retraite (REER).
Partenariats avec la STM (entre autres).
Webinaires, événements sociaux virtuels, formation en ligne, etc.
Competitive compensation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Retirement benefits (RRSP).
Partnerships with the STM (among others).
Webinars, virtual social events, online training, etc.
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