[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Electronic Arts jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/electronic-arts/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Electronic Arts # Anti-Cheat Operations Engineer $86,600 - $118,600 Operations Listed on Electronic Arts’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Electronic Arts’s careers site →](https://jobs.ea.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Anti-Cheat-Operations-Engineer/213134) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Electronic Arts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/electronic-arts/) / Anti-Cheat Operations Engineer ## Job description Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. Central Technology is the force multiplier, accelerating creative opportunity and progress at EA. We’re a world-class community of technologists, innovators, strategists, and orchestrators transforming interactive entertainment. Together, we power the platforms, AI-driven tools, live services, and infrastructure that ensure global scale, secure player experiences, and unlock bold new possibilities. EA Security protects our players, employees, products, and platforms. We set security standards, support game and enterprise teams, assess risk across partners and systems, and ensure compliance with global requirements. Our work strengthens system integrity, supports fair play, and enables teams to build and operate securely at scale. Do you dream of a world with no cheaters in games? Do you have experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)? Do you know the difference between an aimbot and a wall hack? And do you think that all players have the right to a fair and fun gaming experience? If so, this is the job for you! The Anti-Cheat Operations Engineer I is a member of EA Security's Secure Platform Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) team and will report to the manager of the Gameplay Integrity Operations As an Anti-Cheat Operations Engineer I, your primary job will involve monitoring the environment of our games using our internal anti-cheat solution. Your work will help ensure fair and fun experiences for EA's players across all of EA's games. In addition to running daily anti-cheat operations, you'll perform investigations into suspected cheating activity to confirm or refute reports and improve the quality of our detections. You’ll deep dive into data provided by a variety of tools, and you’ll gather and review threat intelligence supporting our anti-cheat and UGX (user-generated experiences & modding) protection pipelines. You should have experience working in a Security Operations Center, an understanding of the cheating problem in the gaming industry, and a passion to learn new technologies and challenge assumptions. ### Responsibilities - Monitor anti-cheat operations dashboards; Investigate suspected cheating activity; Gather threat intelligence to support efforts for anti-cheat and UGX (user-generated content and modding); Perform triage and investigations of enforcement appeals; Collaborate with other engineers on the team to improve the quality of our detections; Plan work related to anti-cheat operations and investigation tasks; Clearly communicate task progress and blockers to the team; Write concise documentation for a variety of topics dealing with anti-cheat operations; Identify needs and improvements to current processes dealing with anti-cheat operations; Identify needs and lead the development of your technical skills in the anti-cheat space; Qualifications - 1+ years of experience as a SOC Tier 1 analyst working with SIEM technologies; Knowledge of the cheating problem in the gaming industry (PC cheats, modding, external cheats, internal cheats, wall hacks, aimbots, etc.); Basic knowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory, etc.); Engage and articulate complex technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences; Identify knowledge gaps and seek the right sources to close those gaps; Safely handle potentially malicious software; Pick up new technical skills quickly; Excellent verbal and written English skills; Additional Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security or similar, or relevant industry experience; Information Security certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, or Security+; Experience building tools that automate tasks; Experience with reverse engineering or anti-cheat/anti-malware development; Pay Transparency - North America COMPENSATION AND ### BENEFITS The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES * British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$86,600 - $118,600 CAD Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. About Electronic Arts We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Pay: $86,600 - $118,600[Apply on Electronic Arts’s careers site →](https://jobs.ea.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Anti-Cheat-Operations-Engineer/213134) ## More jobs at Electronic Arts ### [(Senior) Rendering Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/electronic-arts/jobs/403e21ac2f31582e4e68/) ### [AI Engineer Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/electronic-arts/jobs/28d44134bb3d5c89e6b8/) ### [AI Engineer Intern (Masters)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/electronic-arts/jobs/ec11a2f0ee6662de00ad/) ### [Anti-Cheat Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/electronic-arts/jobs/425ab8cfb5c637b6426d/) ### [Associate Producer - EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile, Business Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/electronic-arts/jobs/6f6e28d57a5c84bbf954/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [STAGE - Conformité - Programme de compliance anti-fraude - H/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/13582b418dd4aee24d1e/) TotalEnergies ### [Anti-Fraud Operations Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sumitomo-mitsui-financial/jobs/aca30d0b431415bb7c6d/) Sumitomo Mitsui Financial ### [Head of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/credit-agricole/jobs/f5c5685e482a737ad00e/) Credit Agricole ### [Operations Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/06275a9c0310effc50f7/) Accenture OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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