Staff Software Engineer (Security)

PlayStation is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with extensive client-side security engineering experience across Linux/Unix, Windows, Android, and/or iOS. This role involves technical leadership in designing and implementing security mechanisms to address threat vectors, collaborating with engineering teams on secure application development, threat modeling, secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.

Must Have

• Design and architect systems with a strong focus on security, implementing multiple layers of defense in depth across multiple platforms.
• Offer expert guidance and support to engineering teams to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform comprehensive threat modelling and conduct security assessments on software and systems to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Triage, analyze, and investigate security issues, and utilize and develop tools as necessary for identifying vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• 8+ years of demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, Objective-C, or comparable client development environments.
• Expertise in developing client-side applications and SDKs/Libraries, utilizing object-oriented design and design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge across multiple security domains, including specific operating system security features, network, application, and general data security.
• Advanced technical proficiency in software development and code analysis, complemented by familiarity with a range of security tools and vendor solutions across a variety of operating systems.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent required.

Good to Have

• Experience with lower-level languages and platform SDKs on multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with React Native or similar hybrid application architectures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with globally distributed teams.
• Master's degree.

Perks & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligible for a bonus package.

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Are you looking for a challenge?

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in the client-side security engineering space, particularly with experience in Linux/Unix, Windows, Android, and/or iOS. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in application security and native operating system capabilities to contribute to the development of secure applications within environments such as these.

As a Staff Engineer, you will offer technical leadership in establishing and implementing various security mechanisms designed to address all potential threat vectors. You will collaborate closely with security and application engineering teams to incorporate security into applications through practices such as threat modeling, secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect systems with a strong focus on security, implementing multiple layers of defense in depth across multiple platforms.
• Offer expert guidance and support to engineering teams to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform comprehensive threat modelling and conduct security assessments on software and systems to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Triage, analyze, and investigate security issues, and utilize and develop tools as necessary for identifying vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams on addressing emerging security threats and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, Objective-C, or comparable client development environments.
• Expertise in developing client-side applications and SDKs/Libraries, utilizing object-oriented design and design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge across multiple security domains, including specific operating system security features, network, application, and general data security.
• Advanced technical proficiency in software development and code analysis, complemented by familiarity with a range of security tools and vendor solutions across a variety of operating systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, security, and architecture teams to facilitate security enhancements.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent required; master's degree preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with lower-level languages and platform SDKs on multiple.
• Familiar with React Native or similar hybrid application architectures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with globally distributed teams.

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