Senior Application Security Engineer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $177.3k - $265.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💻 Application Engineer

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Sony Interactive Entertainment

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1994

🎮 Gaming

🔧 Hardware

📡 Telecommunications

Gaming • Hardware • Telecommunications

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a prominent division of Sony Corporation responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services. It designs, produces, and sells hardware and software for gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Sony Interactive Entertainment also offers a range of digital services including PlayStation Plus, an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of games and exclusive content. The company is heavily involved in the development and publishing of video games, offering popular titles like Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7. Additionally, it supports indie game developers and hosts live competitive gaming events, contributing significantly to the gaming industry's ecosystem.

📋 Description

• Lead security initiatives across the software development lifecycle and improve development practices through scalable automation • Conduct and guide threat modeling and security requirements early in design phases • Partner with developers, architects, and product managers to align business goals with security needs • Lead security architecture and code reviews for distributed systems • Perform hands-on testing to identify risks and drive remediation with vulnerability and incident response teams • Advance the Product Security strategy through multifunctional initiatives and cultural influence • Balance business and security risks through technically grounded, pragmatic recommendations • Translate lessons learned into reusable organizational assets that enhance overall security posture • Mentor engineers and practitioners, promoting secure-by-default thinking and shared accountability • Demonstrate proactive leadership, coordinating teams to deliver measurable security and business impact

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years in information security and 3+ years in software development • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field • Effective communication and leadership abilities; capable of influencing technical and non-technical collaborators including management • Dedicated and proactive, finding opportunities and leading initiatives independently • Deep understanding of enterprise and cloud-native architectures and their secure design • Expertise in network and web protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, HTTPS, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) and common attack vectors • Proven expertise in guiding security development and code evaluations and providing actionable, risk-based recommendations • Skilled in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python) and mitigating vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10 • Experience integrating SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning into CI/CD pipelines • Familiar with Agile, DevOps, and modern delivery practices • Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, service mesh, CDN) including secure configuration and identity management • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attacker perspective • Experience in penetration testing, automated testing, or testing frameworks (JUnit, pytest, REST Assured, Playwright) • Security certifications preferred (GIAC, OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent)

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Matching 401(k) • Paid time off • Wellness program • Employee discounts for Sony products • May be eligible for a bonus package • Flexible role with remote work options