Staff Security Engineer London, United Kingdom

OpenDigital Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to advance the security framework of our internal platform and SPINE. You will design and implement enforceable security controls across endpoints, identities, and the internal estate, collaborating with the central Security team to ensure alignment with policy.

You will lead, mentor, and shape security engineering practices, driving automation and tooling to scale security across the organization while maintaining a strong focus on risk reduction and

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Infrastructure as code

Configuration as policy

Linux systems

Identity and access controls

Technical leadership

Communication

Autonomy

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

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