Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions. 

The Challenge

The Enterprise Architecture team is responsible for owning the development, planning, and execution of enterprise-wide technology initiatives, establishing a comprehensive strategy that supports the company’s goals of efficiency, creativity, and innovation.

The ideal candidate will build and maintain strategic partnerships with business leaders and our studios, possess a strong sense of ownership, deep knowledge of a variety of technologies, and broad problem-solving experience.

Candidates are expected to be aware of industry changes and plan to stay ahead of industry advancements to allow them to help guide the use and implementation of technology standards at Take-Two.

What You’ll Take On

• Champion initiatives that empower engineering and development teams, promoting a culture of self-service and automation. Create and implement tools, frameworks, and platforms that enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.
• Partner with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to drive alignment on architectural decisions and strategies. Serve as a key advisor on technology trends, providing insights that influence strategic planning and decision-making.
• Establish and evangelize best practices, standards, and guidelines for software development, system design, and architecture. Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal governance policies to maintain consistency, security, and quality across all technology initiatives.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of architects and engineers focused on driving engineering enablement initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and knowledge sharing.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, with a strong focus on engineering and developer enablement.
• Proven experience in leading modernization efforts, including cloud migrations, microservices architecture, and API management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with day-to-day operational demands.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and modern development frameworks.
• Experience with software development principles, including version control systems, Agile development methodologies, and automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Perforce, Jenkins, Git)
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy considerations in enterprise architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Great to Have:

• Software development or DevOps background (coding/scripting mentorship)
• Experience running containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Gaming or media production experience (build farms, Perforce)

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $221,100 and $327,240 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact [email protected].

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]