Security Architect

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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.  

At Wayve, 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!  

The role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to lead the security design and implementation of Wayve’s Digital Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and relevant industry standards to ensure our infrastructure is secure, resilient, and compliant with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security architectures for digital infrastructure, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
• Develop security solutions, best practices, and guidelines for software development teams.
• Perform security threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis on software components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, systems engineers, and compliance specialists, to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay updated with industry regulations and standards such as ISO 27001 and TISAX to ensure compliance.
• Support security reviews, penetration testing, and security audits of Digital Infrastructure.
• Technically lead incident response efforts and forensic analysis in the event of security breaches or cyber incidents.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship for security to internal teams.

About you

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software security architecture.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Proficiency in security threat modeling, cryptographic techniques, and intrusion detection systems.
• Hands-on experience with secure coding practices in C/C++, Python, or Rust.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with cloud security for connected vehicle platforms (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of penetration testing tools, static/dynamic code analysis, and reverse engineering methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess security risks and implement effective countermeasures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Desirable:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded security.
• Understanding of AI/ML security concerns in autonomous driving.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD security practices.
• Previous experience working with regulatory bodies or contributing to industry security standards.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team developing cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with industry leaders and experts.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the future of secure autonomous mobility solutions.

This is a full-time role based in our office in Sunnyvale, CA.  At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home. We operate core working hours so you can determine the schedule that works best for you and your team.  

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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.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve. 

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve 

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.