Associate Software Engineer, Platform Security

Company: BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Team Name:Battle.net & Online ProductsJob Title:Associate Software Engineer, Platform SecurityRequisition ID:R025444Job Description:Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a curious and motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our Platform Security team.If you're passionate about security and excited to learn, this is your chance to work on real-world projects that help protect the games and platforms beloved by millions. You'll collaborate across Blizzard-supporting every game and service we build-gaining hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies including game engines, web platforms, databases, and machine learning systems.This is more than a role in security-it's a chance to grow your technical skills, contribute to the safety and integrity of Blizzard's ecosystem, and help build unforgettable experiences for players worldwide.This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Albany, NY, or Irvine, CA.Responsibilities

• Assist with application security assessments and reviews under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal tools and automation to improve security practices.
• Research and monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to gaming and share findings with the team.
• Collaborate with developers to promote secure coding practices and improve software development workflows.
• Help track, triage, and follow up on security issues discovered during development or testing.
• Contribute to evaluating the impact of security advisories and trends across teams and technologies.
• Participate in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in code, configurations, and services throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support efforts to improve the security posture of Blizzard's games by assisting with anti-cheat, anti-fraud, and data protection initiatives.Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a software engineer, preferably in security.
  • A desire to learn, grow your skills, and support your teammates-we succeed together.
  • Foundational understanding of secure software development practices and interest in applying them in real-world scenarios.
  • Familiarity with common application security risks such as those found in the OWASP Top 10.
  • Exposure to penetration testing concepts or tools like Burp Suite, Fiddler, or similar (coursework or projects count!).
  • Understanding of basic vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF-even better if you've experimented with finding or fixing them.
  • Interest in learning more about topics like database security (SQL or NoSQL) and encryption techniques (e.g., TLS, RSA, AES).
  • Willingness to problem-solve, ask questions, and collaborate across disciplines.Bonus Points
    • Interest in learning threat modeling or contributing to secure design discussions.
    • Exposure to mobile app development or a curiosity about securing mobile platforms.
    • Familiarity with any application security testing tools (static analysis, dynamic scanners, or fuzzers).
    • Passion for video games and enthusiasm for helping protect the experiences of fellow players.Your PlatformBest known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.Our WorldActivision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristicsRewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
      • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
      • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
      • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
      • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
      • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.05 - $55.59 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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