Staff Security Engineer

EngineersOfAI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to advance the security framework of our internal platform and SPINE, our IT security engineering group. This pivotal role focuses on developing enforceable and continuously improving security systems, working with the central Security team to implement security strategy across endpoint, identity, and internal platform estate.

You will lead security tooling, automation, and infrastructure-as-code solutions, driving improvements, KPI tracking, and

Qualifications

• Experience scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• Strong Linux systems background and endpoint management experience.
• Experience with identity and access management systems.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence technical decisions.
• Self-directed with proactive problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead endpoint and identity security systems across SPINE, ensuring continuous improvement of controls.
• Deploy and manage security tooling, automation, and infrastructure-as-code solutions for scalability.
• Identify and remediate security gaps, using data to drive improvements and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with the Security team and other stakeholders to align security measures with compliance and policy requirements.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in security across the organization.

Skills

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Infrastructure as code

Linux administration

Identity access

Communication skills

Self-directed

Job description

About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

Summary

Join Wayve as a Staff Security Engineer, responsible for advancing the security framework of our internal platform and IT security engineering group, SPINE. This pivotal role focuses on developing enforceable and continuously improving security systems, working collaboratively with the central Security team to ensure our security strategy is effectively implemented across our endpoint, identity, and internal platform estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead endpoint and identity security systems across SPINE, ensuring continuous improvement of controls.
• Deploy and manage security tooling, automation, and infrastructure-as-code solutions for scalability.
• Identify and remediate systemic security gaps, using data to drive improvements and track security KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Security team and other stakeholders to align security measures with compliance and policy requirements.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in security across the organization.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration-as-policy methodologies.
• Strong Linux systems experience and background in endpoint/device management.
• Familiarity with identity and access systems, and implementation of device and access controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions.
• Self-directed and proactive problem-solving capabilities, comfortable operating with broad scope and autonomy.

Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

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