Senior Product Security Engineer

Take-Two Interactive Software; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated security professional to enhance product security from the ground up. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software lifecycle, conducting assessments and code reviews while developing automation tools to streamline security processes. This dynamic environment encourages creativity and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a vibrant team dedicated to building secure products by design, and enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Benefits

Fitness allowance

Employee discount programs

Free games & events

Stocked pantries

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security, ideally in gaming or tech sectors.
• Expertise in security architecture and securing CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop threat models and conduct secure code reviews.
• Provide security architecture guidance and define security strategies.

Skills

Application Security

Risk Management

Secure Coding Practices

Penetration Testing

Threat Modeling

Security Architecture

CI/CD Pipelines

Adversarial Security Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in IT

Tools

Security Automation Tools

Advanced Security Tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Take-Two Interactive is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K 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, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day 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 penetration testing and red team exercises.
• Conduct manual and automated secure code reviews in languages such as C#, Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Develop and implement security automation tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security processes.
• Perform adversarial security analysis, leveraging advanced tools to augment manual efforts and identify vulnerabilities.
• 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 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, dental, vision, pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
Perks: Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and more.

The pay range for this position in British Columbia, Canada at the start of employment is expected to be between 120,000 and 130,000 CAD per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.