Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Integrating security practices throughout the software development lifecycle with an accent on vulnerability remediation and secure pipeline architecture. Focus on implementing SAST/SCA tools, fine-tuning detection rules, and establishing security controls within Kubernetes and CI/CD environments.

Location: In-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan

Salary: $121,400 — $166,700 USD

Company

A world-class entertainment creator known for large-scale, high-impact creative projects in the gaming industry.

What you will do

• Architect and support secure SDLC operations embedded in software development pipelines.
• Provide technical security guidance to developers, team leads, and producers.
• Drive remediation efforts for internally and publicly identified vulnerabilities.
• Assess application code and builds using static, dynamic, and software composition analysis.
• Define secure development standards and guidelines to safeguard business and players.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience identifying and remediating security bugs/flaws.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, client-side security landscape, and attack techniques.
• Experience tuning SAST, SCA, and Secrets Detection tools, specifically CodeQL and Semgrep.
• Expertise in CI/CD platforms (TeamCity, GitHub Actions) and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Proficiency in C# and Python, with experience in both Windows and Linux OS.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite at the NYC headquarters.

Nice to have

• Experience building security agents using LangChain or LangGraph for automation.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi).
• Experience enforcing security guardrails with Policy as Code (OPA) engines.
• Understanding of C++ and associated compilers.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, highly-motivated environment collaborating with top industry talent.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other corporate benefit plans.
• Total compensation may include bonuses and equity awards.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, dignity, and respect in the workplace.