Associate Director, Anti-Cheat Client Protection at Activision-Blizzard

Sherman Oaks, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Video GamesIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Software Development
5+ years of experience in Game Development
3+ years of experience as a Director or equivalent leadership role, ideally in game security or anti-cheat
Deep understanding/Experience in the Anti-Cheat space
A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with franchise leaders and external partners
Extra Points
Experience building/reversing cheat software
Understanding of the Call of Duty Game architecture and cheat environment

Responsibilities

Managing multiple teams and anti-cheat technology
Driving the vision for anti-cheat in the client
Improving the integration and build processes of this technology into the game
Driving a DevOps methodology across the team
Managing and maintaining the current code base
Identifying and investing in new technologies and services
Ensuring systems are always available and operating at a reasonable scale

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Anti-CheatDevOpsGame DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentGame SecurityCybersecurityReverse EngineeringLeadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Associate Director, Anti-Cheat Client Protection role?

Candidates need 12+ years of experience in Software Development, 5+ years in Game Development, and 3+ years as a Director or equivalent leadership role, ideally in game security or anti-cheat, plus a deep understanding of the Anti-Cheat space.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require working from an office?

The role is part of Activision Central Tech, which is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., Canada, England, Ireland, and Japan, but specific remote or location policy is not detailed.

What leadership skills are needed for this position?

Strong leadership and communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with franchise leaders and external partners.

What does Activision Central Tech team structure look like?

Activision Central Tech comprises seven main teams with specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture, graphics, build and infrastructure, optimization, systems programming, and online services; most teams include both engineering and research talent.

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$975MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees