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Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.\nWho We Are\nJoin us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Engineering teams tackle complex technical challenges across a global, three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders and partners every day.\nFrom real-time logistics to resilient infrastructure and marketplace optimisation, we design, build and operate technology that powers Deliveroo’s growth at scale.\nWe’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Proactive Security to join our London (Hybrid) team. In this role, you will be a part of our inclusive, collaborative global team responsible for enabling proactive security outcomes with “security paved paths” to ensure a safe, reliable and resilient delivery network.\nGet to know our Proactive Security Engineering team - what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect.\nAbout the Team\nAt Deliveroo we’re striving to build London’s best and most admired Security Engineering organisation as part of our global team based across North America and Europe.\nOur London based Security Engineering team is looking for a Software Engineer to lead the design, development and operation of security services within Deliveroo’s Product and Cloud Security domains. 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We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community organisers, proud parents, and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to:\nSolve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day.\nSee your impact, ship fast, leaning into AI, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment.\nGrow through challenge and ownership. Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support.\nA culture built for builders high standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning.\nShare in the success you help create competitive salary and DoorDash RSUs, so you’re rewarded for the impact you make.\nWant a deeper look at how we build? Check out our Tech Blog.\nWe aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine-our interview typically includes 5-6 stages. Explore our Engineering Interview Guide here to help you feel confident at each stage.\nOur Global Structure\nDeliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion\nAt Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.\nWe believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.\nIf you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. 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