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Senior Expert Engineer, Security - Central Technology - Activision
Software Engineer
Lead security engineering for a high‑profile gaming platform, designing threat models, hardening code, and driving vulnerability remediation using C++, Python, and cloud security practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement security architectures for core game services and infrastructure.
- Conduct threat modeling, code reviews, and static/dynamic analysis to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Develop automated security tooling and scripts in C++ and Python to support continuous integration pipelines.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to embed security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Lead incident response and post‑mortem analysis for security events, providing actionable recommendations.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in software security engineering, preferably in large‑scale, real‑time systems.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for security tooling and secure code development.
- Deep knowledge of threat modeling methodologies, vulnerability assessment, and secure coding standards.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and associated security controls.
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.