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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Secure Source
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840574895-senior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* A seasoned software developer with a strong command of software engineering practices and the confidence to optimise or improve existing processes.
 * You may currently hold the title of Operational Cyber Developer / 'Cyber Engineer' in another organisation
 * Comfortable approaching novel, highly complex technical problems.
 * Able to thrive within a multidisciplinary environment that includes both researchers and developers.
 * Experienced in mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Required Technical Skills

 * Proficiency in high-level languages such as Python.
 * Experience with low-level languages, including C and Rust.
 * Understanding of assembly or other low-level architectural internals.
 * Background in building offensive security or red-team tooling.
 * Knowledge of system internals on major platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Android, iOS).
 * Familiarity with automated build and CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
 * Requires Security Clearance to a high level

## Description

We are seeking an experienced software developer to collaborate closely with a team of vulnerability researchers, tackling complex technical challenges that have real-world impact.

Our research group investigates security weaknesses across a wide range of technologies-from mobile devices to automotive systems. In this role, you will build a deep understanding of platforms such as Android, iOS, and Linux from an offensive-security perspective, developing sophisticated software that interacts with low-level system components.

Role Responsibilities

 * Deliver robust, well-engineered software solutions in unconventional or constrained environments.
 * Reverse-engineer software internals to understand system behaviour.
 * Reimplement system components to surface unintended or hidden functionality.
 * Perform in-depth exploration of unfamiliar or specialised architectures.


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