AppSec Lead for Secure Autonomous Driving

Wayve Technologies Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm is seeking an Application Security Lead to define, build, and lead their application security programme. You will assess and improve the security of applications, lead incident response activities, and partner closely with engineering teams to embed secure practices into development. Ideal candidates have strong experience in application security, secure development practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. This full-time role operates under a hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a software engineer or security engineer with application code.
• Proven experience in application security and secure development practices.
• Strong working knowledge of frameworks like OWASP ASVS and OWASP Top 10.

Responsibilities

• Define, build, and lead the application security programme.
• Assess and improve security for internal and external applications.
• Lead response activities for application security incidents.

Skills

Application security frameworks

Secure SDLC workflows

Application security tooling

Vulnerability management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAST/DAST/IAST tools

Dependency scanning tools

Job description

A leading AI technology firm is seeking an Application Security Lead to define, build, and lead their application security programme. You will assess and improve the security of applications, lead incident response activities, and partner closely with engineering teams to embed secure practices into development. Ideal candidates have strong experience in application security, secure development practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. This full-time role operates under a hybrid working policy.