Remote Principal Application Security Engineer

Description:

• Zynga is seeking a Principal Application Security Engineer to work remotely in the US.
• The role involves collaborating with cybersecurity leadership and product teams to conduct proactive security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in games, systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
• The engineer will lead application security initiatives to enhance cybersecurity across gaming products and services.
• Responsibilities include mentoring penetration testers, driving security engineering thought leadership, assessing the efficiency of application security measures, and coordinating efforts to ensure compliance with third-party requirements.
• The position requires engaging in complex engineering discussions and demonstrating deep security expertise.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is required; an advanced degree in science, engineering, or technology is preferred.
• Candidates must have a strong background in application security engineering, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Proven experience in application development, security assessments, and penetration testing is necessary.
• Excellent leadership skills and strong interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Gaming security experience is a plus.
• The ability to work independently and within a distributed team is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with great attention to detail, are necessary.
• Candidates should be able to collaborate with teammates and customers to tackle ambiguous challenges.

Benefits:

• Zynga offers a competitive salary, bonus plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• The company provides a 401K Company Match Contribution in the US and RRSP/DPSP company match contribution in Canada.
• Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits for both US and Canadian employees.
• Additional benefits include virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs, a global fitness reimbursement program, and a global wellbeing program.
• Employees have access to a financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners.
• The company has a discretionary time off policy, generous paid parental leave, and family planning support programs.
• Zynga promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, offers flexible working hours, and hosts frequent employee events.
• Employees will work with a talented team and have the opportunity to impact millions of daily players.