I doubt that would be a make or break requirement for getting hired somewhere but it definitely could be the thing that differentiates you from another candidate applying for the same job. Honestly you should go ask the mechanics at your local shop for their opinion. They are usually pretty personable and the few I’ve met were very eager to help new guys get started in the trade. Could also pay off when looking for a job later if they keep you in mind.

Denuvo has its tendrils all over every aspect of a game. I am sceptical the executable is the only file that would need to be replaced to completely subvert it. That said, the .nfo on the hacked version might actually list all the files they modified for the release, that’s where I’d start.