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Senior Software Security Developer - Core Platform Services

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physicsx logoPhysicsx ยท London, UK
Full-timeOn-site4w ago
CI/CDCloud SecurityIncident ResponseMentoringOAuthOWASP
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PhysicsX is a deep-tech company with roots in numerical physics and Formula One, dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation at the speed of software. We are building an AI-driven simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries. By enabling high-fidelity, multi-physics simulation through AI inference across the entire engineering lifecycle, PhysicsX unlocks new levels of optimization and automation in design, manufacturing, and operations - empowering engineers to push the boundaries of possibility. Our customers include leading innovators in Aerospace & Defense, Materials, Energy, Semiconductors, and Automotive. We are recruiting for a Senior Software Security Developer within our Core Platform Services Team. You will be responsible primarily for writing secure code components that many teams will use across the business. There is a strong emphasis on authentication for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement platform security features and guardrails.
  • Act as an SME for security for the Core Services development team. This includes mentoring, performing threat modeling, sand ecurity code reviews.
  • Help shape incident response procedures and vulnerability management workflows
  • Support the response team by validating and remediating product security vulnerabilities.
  • Contribute to secure coding standards and provide training/mentorship to developers
  • What you bring to the table
  • 8+ years in a developer role focused with strong focus on designing and building security features
  • Extensive RBAC/ABAC knowledge and implementation experience
  • Experience with user, agent, and machine authentication workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with secure coding, OWASP Top 10, and threat modeling
  • Strong developer skills and extensive experience shipping code to production.
  • Experienced in CI/CD, IaC, Python and Go.
  • Track record of balancing pragmatism and security rigor in a fast-paced team
  • Thorough knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, etc.).
  • Strong communication skills, comfortable working across development teams and managing multiple initiatives.
  • Nice to Have Skills
  • Strong understanding of AI security fundamentals
  • Participation in bug bounty programs
  • Familiarity with the BSIMM framework
  • Experience in cloud security including identity and access management and cloud-native services.

Benefits

Build what actually mattersHelp shape an AI-native engineering company at a formative stage, tackling problems that genuinely matter for industry and society. This is work with real-world impact - and something you can be proud to stand behind.Learn alongside exceptional peopleInfluence over hierarchyWe operate with a flat structure: good ideas win - wherever they come from. Questioning assumptions and challenging the status quo isn't just welcomed, it's expected.Sustainable pace, long-term ambitionAnd it doesn't stop there ...๐Ÿš€ Equity options - share meaningfully in the company you're helping to build.๐Ÿฆ 10% employer pension contribution - because investing in future matters.๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Free office lunches - to keep you energised and focused.๐Ÿ‘ถ Enhanced parental leave - 3 months full pay paternity and 6 months full pay maternity leave, to provide extra flexibility during the moments that matter most.๐Ÿผ YellowNest nursery scheme - to help working parents manage childcare costs.โ˜€๏ธ 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays) - because taking time to rest matters.๐Ÿฅ Private medical insurance - 100% employee cover, giving you complete peace of mind.๐Ÿ’ช Wellhub Subscription - gain access to thousands of gyms, classes and wellness apps, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.๐Ÿ‘€ Eye tests - because good work depends on good health.๐Ÿ“ˆ Personal development - dedicated support for learning, development, and leveling up over time.๐Ÿ’› Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support, available whenever you need it.๐Ÿšฒ Bike2Work scheme and ๐Ÿš† Season ticket loan - to make getting to work easier and greener.๐Ÿš— Octopus EV salary sacrifice - for a simpler, more sustainable way to drive electric.๐Ÿ”Ž Watch this space, we're continuing to build this as we grow...WeHealth insuranceEquity / stock optionsParental leave

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