Intern: Application Security (Summer 2026)

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar NYC is on the lookout for students who are committed to keeping our games and services fun for our players. This is a paid, fixed term contract position running for 10 weeks from June 2026 to mid-August 2026, with the expectation of a 40-hour work week. The successful candidate will work in Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Security team is responsible for advancing the state of information security across the company globally by prioritizing and executing security initiatives that drive down risk.
• We strive to understand the threat landscape affecting our development studios, the gaming industry, and the world at large.
• We lead efforts to build enterprise security controls ranging from endpoint protection technologies to security incident and event monitoring solutions.
• We have a passion for identifying threats and coming up with clever solutions to mitigate those risks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with building out workflows to support secure software development lifecycle improvements.
• Automate security effectively across the entire SDLC.
• Support R&D efforts within the security team.
• Achieve well-scoped goals based on guidance and support from Leads and team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• This internship is intended for undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates who have completed coursework in computer science, cybersecurity, security operations, security engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with one or more programming languages, including C++, C#/.NET, Python, JavaScript/Typescript.
• DevSecOps experience.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience of using LLMs for the purpose of security testing
• Experience with pentesting or reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with Rockstar products.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicant must be eligible to work in the US.
• Please note that this is an onsite role based in New York City.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.