Principal Engineer, Product Security

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

*Must be able to work a hybrid model (3 days onsite) out of our Burbank office.*

Job Responsibilities: 

 

• Drive the expansion of Product Security programs, focusing on areas such as security architecture engagement strategies, scalable product threat modeling, and the implementation of a security technical champion’s program. 

• Develop and deliver strategic security roadmap plans, ensuring successful and timely completion of initiatives with high quality. 

• Establish and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices for our product development teams, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and customer expectations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) 

• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize security risks and requirements, and provide guidance and support on security architecture, design, testing, and remediation. 

• Develop and implement security metrics and dashboards to measure and report on the security posture and performance of our products and platforms. 

• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies, and provide thought leadership and innovation on security solutions and practices. 

• Lead the adoption and integration of DevSecOps principles and practices into the product development process, such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, automation, and collaboration. Familiarity with common vulnerabilities and attack vectors in consumer-facing digital services and leverage cloud security best practices and tools to secure our products and platforms on AWS, GCP, and Azure, using automation and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Manage relationships effectively, advocating for business and external customers by engaging in security-related requirements conversations. 

QUALIFICIATIONS  

Qualifications & Experiences: 

• Hybrid work environment; must be based in the Warner Bros. Discovery office for a minimum of three (3) days/week. 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 

• 7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years of experience in product security, application security, or cloud security. 

• Understanding of consumer behavior and expectations regarding digital services and experience balancing security needs with user experience considerations 

• Proven track record of leading and managing security teams and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment  

• Extensive experience in secure code reviews, business logic assessments and application security testing with deep understanding of network, data, and cloud security principles 

• Expert knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices, such as OWASP, NIST, ISO, etc. 

• Experience in deploying cyber security solutions in public cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) 

If you:  

• are excited to work in an international, fast-paced, multi-faceted media company.  

• are comfortable ensuring timely escalation, responsiveness and follow through to meet deadlines.   

• are knowledgeable of, and understand, the risk-based business impact approach to cybersecurity.  

• are actively questioning and influencing actions needed to attain goals and targets.  

• are comfortable driving initiatives forward without having direct control of staff.  

  

Then help us create the future with one of the world’s largest media & entertainment companies.  

 

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $109,900.00 - $204,100.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.