Scopely · 1 day ago
Lead Security Server Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $253K/yr
7+ years expScopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, and they are seeking a Lead Security Server Engineer for their unannounced AAA cross-platform game. The role involves building secure and scalable backend systems, focusing on player safety and fair play, while also mentoring engineers and driving the server security roadmap.
Digital EntertainmentMobile AppsOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Design and implement secure backend services/APIs in a language like Go or Java; review PRs for security and performance
Own authn/authz systems (OAuth2/OIDC, session/token lifecycle, RBAC/ABAC); add MFA where appropriate
Build secure message validation
Implement encryption in transit/at rest (mTLS, TLS, KMS key rotation, envelope encryption)
Integrate server-authoritative checks and cheat-detection signals; establish and maintain interfaces for easy management
Run threat modeling and security design reviews for new features; document mitigations and risks
Build anti-abuse/anti-bot controls (rate limits, IP reputation, challenge flows) and monitor effectiveness
Create and maintain technical documentation
Mentor engineers and drive the server security roadmap aligned with compliance and data-handling needs
Qualification
Required
7+ years of server-side development experience
2+ years of experience in game security or a related field
Proven track record of building secure, scalable server systems in a language like Java, Go, or similar languages
Familiarity with cloud deployment (AWS, GCP) using Docker or other modern container deployment strategies
Strong background in client-server communication protocols and modern encryption
Proficiency in developing authentication and authorization systems
Experience implementing secure message validation systems
Understanding of game security threats and countermeasures
Strong communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Knowledge of integrating security systems with dedicated game servers
Understanding of modern game engine architecture
Familiarity with common cheating techniques and countermeasures
Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle
Benefits
Equity
Bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthcare benefits
Retirement benefits
Pet insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Scopely free days
Unlimited paid time off
Company
Scopely
Scopely is an entertainment and video game company that creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$998.5MKey Investors
NewView CapitalRevolution GrowthAnthem Venture Partners
2023-04-05Acquired
2021-10-18Secondary Market
2020-12-11Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Javier Ferreira
Co-CEO
Walter Driver
Co-Founder, Chairman & Co-CEO
Recent News
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