Remote Game Penetration Tester

Remote
Roles:
Security
Must-have skills:
C++Python
Considering candidates from:
Worldwide
Work arrangement: Remote
Industry: Computer Games
Language: English
Level: Senior
Required experience: 5+ years
Size: 501 - 1000 employees
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Remote Game Penetration Tester

Remote
Magic Media is an international tech group powered by building creativity and protecting innovation. They are home to an expansive group of professionals and industry-leading experts across all avenues from interactive entertainment, software, application and game development to cybersecurity, VFX, art and animation.
Magic Media is currently looking for a Game Penetration Tester. he ideal candidate will have extensive full-time penetration testing experience in games. As a penetration tester, you will work together with the team to secure world-class gaming titles. Your primary goal is to find vulnerabilities in game titles using the company's proprietary tooling.

Tasks:
  • Collaborate with several team members at the same time
  • Test mobile, PC and console games for security vulnerabilities
  • Report findings in a professional manner
  • Work with custom Python and C++ tooling
Must-have:
  • Expert knowledge of different vulnerabilities
  • Expertise in finding and exploiting vulnerabilities
  • Experience in pen-testing mobile applications and thick clients
  • Great understanding and experience in Python and C++
  • Strong knowledge of serialization and cryptographic algorithms
  • Capable of mentoring, from juniors to seniors
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to new technological changes as per project need
  • 5+ years of experience in penetration testing
  • A passion for video games
Nice-to-have
  • Have worked on several projects at the same time
  • Experienced with multiplayer gameplay systems, network replication and various gaming engines
  • Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent)
Benefits:
  • Permanently remote position
  • An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
  • Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide
  • Career growth and development
  • Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
  • Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • An inclusive culture and open communication
Interview process:
  1. Intro call with Toughbyte
  2. A culture-fit interview 
  3. A technical interview 
  4. Test assignment or code review
  5. A final interview