Senior Golang Engineer

theorists.What You'll Be DoingActively attack and stress-test GenAI applications and platforms to identify vulnerabilitiesBuild and secure production-grade GenAI systems, primarily using GolangIdentify and mitigate LLM-specific risks, including prompt injection, misuse, and emerging AI threat vectorsDevelop security tooling, automation, and guardrails that integrate directly into engineering workflowsPartner closely with engineers to embed security without slowing deliveryLead by example through coding, pairing, and setting high engineering standardsWhat We're Looking ForWe're seeking someone who has secured real-world products and isn't afraid to get deep into the code.You'll likely have:Strong Golang engineering experience in production environmentsA background in cyber security, product security, or offensive securityHands-on experience finding, exploiting, and fixing vulnerabilitiesA builder's mindset - you, code as confidently as you hackExperience working in modern, product-driven

engineering teams, (e.g. big tech, high-growth tech companies, or similar)Nice to have (but not essential):Experience with GenAI / LLM-based systemsCloud-native and Kubernetes security exposureSecurity tooling, automation, or red team experienceBanking or financial services experience is not required.Seniority & ImpactThis is a senior, SVP-level role with real influence:You'll help define security standards and best practices for GenAI across the organisationAct as a technical authority for secure AI engineeringOpportunities to engage with senior leadership and influence strategy (if desired)No mandatory people management - leadership through expertise is keyWorking Model & BenefitsRemote-first (UK-based)Office attendance once a monthCompetitive senior-level compensationAnnual performance-related bonus27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)Private medical cover, life insurance, pension, paid parental leave If you think you have the necessary skills and experience, then please apply now! McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job DescriptionSenior Golang Security Engineer - GenAI A global financial services organisation is building a flagship Generative AI engineering team, responsible for designing and securing large-scale AI products and platforms used across the business.This is a rare opportunity to join a cutting-edge, product-led GenAI team that operates independently from traditional corporate bureaucracy. The team is built in the style of a modern big-tech engineering organisation, with a strong focus on autonomy, engineering quality, and real-world impact.The RoleWe're looking for a Senior Golang Security Engineer (SVP level) with a strong cyber security background and an offensive, hacker mindset.This role is fundamentally about breaking things to make them better:Hacking real GenAI products and platformsFinding weaknesses, exploiting them, and understanding true riskDesigning and implementing practical, production-ready security improvementsThis is a hands-on coding role for builders-not