Senior Manager of Anti-Cheat Game Protection

Activision is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products. The Senior Manager of Anti-Cheat Game Protection is responsible for driving the client-side technology that protects the integrity of the Call of Duty franchise, managing engineering teams and fostering a DevOps culture to ensure system reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire multiple engineering teams focused on anti-cheat and game protection technology
• Define and communicate the technical vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with franchise goals and player trust
• Balance execution and strategy by driving short-term deliverables while planning for mid- and long-term initiatives
• Foster collaboration across studios to deliver integrated solutions
• Promote a DevOps culture of reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement across all systems and services
• Develop and mentor talent, providing clear feedback and building an engaged, high-performing team
• Contribute to culture by actively shaping a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Software Development
• 5 + years of managing engineering team(s)
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
• Experience working in an engineering organization with a focus on CI/CD, scalability, and automation
• Advanced knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong passion for delivering high-quality products
• Game development experience
• Deep understanding or hands-on experience in the anti-cheat domain
• Devops experience
• Familiarity with Call of Duty Game Architecture and cheat ecosystem
• Knowledge of complier theory and code obfuscation techniques