Senior Product Security Engineer

WHO WE ARE 

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through 2K, Private Division, Rockstar Games, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard and have fun. We believe our workplace is a great environment to pursue your passions.

THE CHALLENGE

Ready to make an impact on the security of products from the ground up? Join our Product Security team, where you'll partner with development and game teams to weave security into every phase of the software and game lifecycle. You’ll tackle the challenge of applying shift-left strategies to proactively mitigate risks, close security gaps early, and ensure compliance. Dive into security assessments, code reviews, and help shape product security standards while guiding secure infrastructure across cloud, containers, and beyond. Our team actively conducts  penetration testing and red team exercises, to uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen our security posture. The goal is to empower teams to build secure products by design, making security an integral part of the development process.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON

• Develop threat models for a variety of applications and games to prioritize scope and use cases for security testing.
• Execute hands-on penetration tests and red team exercises to identify vulnerabilities in applications, infrastructure, and services.
• Conduct manual and automated secure code reviews in languages such as C#, Java, Python, and JavaScript, providing clear, actionable guidance to developers on vulnerability remediation.
• Triage, validate, and manage vulnerability reports from our bug bounty program, working with external researchers and internal teams on resolution.
• Develop and implement security automation tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security processes.
• Provide security architecture and design guidance to development teams, ensuring secure coding practices are followed.
• Partner with teams to define and execute security strategy, driving security priorities across the organization.
• Stay ahead of emerging security threats, seeking and advocating for new technologies to address complex risks.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in application security, ideally within the gaming or technology sectors.
• Validated expertise in pentesting, security architecture, risk management, and securing CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless and secure software delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of common and complex security vulnerabilities, along with effective mitigation techniques.
• Ability to translate design documents into security-focused guidelines and requirements for product development.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies, languages, and solve challenges outside your expertise.
• Travel: No routine travel required; occasional travel as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, discounted games & events and stocked pantries.
  
  

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As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact [email protected].