About the role#
The Game and Player Security team at Electronic Arts focuses on the security and integrity of our gaming products. As an Anticheat Engineer Intern, you will report to a Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer and contribute to systems that protect our games. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of security services while working alongside platform development teams and game studios.
What you'll do#
- Develop backend services, tools, and automated testing solutions to support game security.
- Write, test, and review code with guidance from your mentor.
- Design and prototype backend applications and modules.
- Work with APIs, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.
- Debug issues and improve service reliability.
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, design reviews, and demos.
- Present your project results to the Employee Experience Engineering team at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's program for Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- You must be returning to your program after the internship and slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027.
- Coursework or project experience in Rust, C/C++, or Java.
- Familiarity with Git and basic software testing.
- Exposure to web applications, APIs, or cloud services.
- A portfolio piece built end to end, such as a hackathon project, personal app, or open source contribution.
- Clear communication skills and an ability to act on feedback.
- Curiosity about software usage and a desire to simplify systems.
- Ability to collaborate with teammates across time zones.
- Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Electronic Arts (EA)
Electronic Arts is a public company founded in 1982. It operates in the entertainment industry with a focus on mobile and console games. The business handles development, publishing, and interactive entertainment technology. Based in Redwood City, California, the company employs over 10,000 people.
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