Senior Software Engineer, Proactive Security

Deliveroo3 days ago

Location

London - The River Building HQ

Type

Full Time

Salary

GBP 120,000 – 180,000

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

Mar 23, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Deliveroo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Proactive Security to join their London-based Security Engineering team. The role focuses on designing and developing security services, building secure infrastructure, and creating "security paved paths" to ensure a safe and resilient delivery network for millions of customers, riders, and partners.

What you'll do

Security Product Development: Build and maintain core security products including Remote Access Management, Secrets Management, Tokenization, Encryption, and Knowledge Graphs

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Core Infrastructure, Product Engineering, Legal, Security teams, and Vendor Partners to embed secure design practices into product and infrastructure development

Technical Leadership: Lead technical direction and roadmap for assigned security domains, driving improvements to engineering standards

Operational Excellence: Maintain high operational standards for T0 services, ensuring minimal downtime and rigorous performance

Incident Management: Participate in on-call rotation and promptly respond to security events with urgency and thoroughness

Mentorship: Mentor and coach earlier career engineers, setting high standards for Operational Excellence and Software Engineering

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesProficiency in Java, Scala, Kotlin, Golang, or Python for distributed systems development

Infrastructure as CodeStrong experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation

Cloud InfrastructureExpertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and management

Education

Computer Science/EngineeringBachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Experience

Security InfrastructureProven track record of improving company infrastructure security posture

Complex Problem SolvingExperience solving systemic issues requiring creative and innovative solutions

Skills

Required skills

Distributed SystemsDeep understanding of distributed systems architecture and development

Security EngineeringComprehensive knowledge of security engineering principles and best practices

Cloud SecurityAdvanced skills in designing and implementing cloud security solutions

Nice to have

Machine LearningExperience leveraging LLMs and AI technologies to improve security and productivity

Root Cause AnalysisStrong analytical skills for investigating and resolving complex security issues

Compensation & benefits

Salary

GBP 120,000 – 180,000 (annual)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary with DoorDash RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)

Flexible Working

Hybrid work model with 3 days in London office

Career Growth

Opportunities for professional development and challenging projects

Global Collaboration

Work with teams across DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo

Inclusive Culture

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — HR review of application and initial candidate assessment
2
Technical Phone Screen — Detailed discussion of technical background and security engineering experience
3
Technical Interviews — Multiple rounds focusing on system design, security architecture, and problem-solving skills
4
Security Design Challenge — Practical assessment of candidate's ability to design secure infrastructure solutions
5
Leadership and Cultural Fit Interview — Evaluation of mentorship potential, collaboration skills, and alignment with Deliveroo's values
6
Final Executive Interview — Conversation with senior leadership to assess overall fit and potential impact