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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.\nThe Game and Player Security team ensures that all EA products are developed with the security and gameplay integrity of our players as a top priority. We partner with both platform development teams and game studios to ensure that security and gameplay integrity issues are identified and resolved throughout the application and service lifecycle.\nThe Anticheat Engineer Intern will report to the Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer II.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop backend services, tools, and automated testing solutions that support game security and anti-cheat systems.\nWrite, test, and review code with guidance from your mentor and your team.\nDesign and prototype backend application, modules, and tools that help protect EA games against cheating.\nWork with APIs, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure to support scalable and reliable services.\nDebug issues and improve the reliability of the services you work on.\nTake part in sprint planning, stand-ups, design reviews, and demos.\nPresent your project and its results to the Employee Experience Engineering team at the end of the internship.\nQualifications:\nEnrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, and returning to your program after the internship.\nCoursework or project experience in at least one modern programming language, such as Rust, C/C++ or Java.\nFamiliarity with Git and with basic software testing.\nExposure to web applications, APIs, or cloud services through coursework, projects, or a previous internship.\nPreferred Skills\nPassion for Video Games and interest in for working in the gaming industry.\nSomething you have built end to end, such as a class project, a hackathon entry, an open source contribution, or a personal app.\nYou explain your thinking clearly in writing and in conversation.\nYou ask questions early and you act on feedback.\nYou collaborate well with teammates across time zones.\nYou stay curious about how people use software and how to make it simpler.\nAt this time, we are considering Undergraduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nPlease ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.\n\nAbout Electronic Arts\nWe’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.\nWe 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. 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