Job Title:Senior Engineer, ARM Platform Security – RICOCHET – Central Technology Call of Duty is one of the most iconic and successful video game franchises in the world, delivering unforgettable experiences to millions of players. We’re on a mission to detect and eliminate cheaters swiftly, ensuring every player enjoys a level playing field. In this role as a Senior Engineer, your experience working with Windows on the Arm Platform will be critical as you help port some of our key security features to Windows on Arm.

Your work will directly protect the integrity of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming as we bring it to more PC platforms.

The Game

Security team’s priorities can change quickly based on the threat landscape. Design and implement advanced anti-cheat technologies to stay ahead of emerging threats. Analyze, update, and enhance existing protection frameworks to maintain top-tier security.

Work closely with engineers across multiple teams to ensure seamless integration and performance. Your contributions will help millions of players experience Call of Duty as it’s meant to be played - competitive, fair, and thrilling. You’ll tackle complex technical challenges, influence the future of anti-cheat technology, and make a real impact on one of the world’s largest gaming communities. 8+ years of relevant professional software development experience5+ years of experience with Windows Platform on ARMProven experience working on large-scale complex systemsExperience with C++ codebases and refactoringExperience working in an engineering organization with a focus on CI/CD, scalability, and automationExpertise in debugging, optimization and performance tuning Advanced knowledge of algorithms and data structures Strong passion for delivering high-quality productsCuriosity and drive to understand how systems work under the hood, break them down, analyze their behavior, and improve themPassion for low-level systems work, including comfort reading and debugging compiled code at the assembly levelClear and effective communication skills,



both written and verbal Experience with Windows InternalsExperience with Windows SecurityExperience working on the internals of a multi-player game engineExperience in reverse engineering software analysis Background in Mathematics and/or cryptographyDeep understanding of C++ compilation, linking, and toolchains, including diagnosing compiler and linker failures and optimizing build performanceDeep understanding or hands-on experience in the anti-cheat domain Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles.

Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming and online services including matchmaking and networking.

Central

Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.Our talented engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios.

Central

Tech is part of Activision. At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together.

We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is easy: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world.



We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D; insurance, disability insurance; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location.

Your Talent

Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation.

📌 Senior Engineer, Arm Platform Security - Ricochet - Central Technology (Winnipeg)
🏢 Activision Blizzard
📍 Winnipeg