AI Software Engineer

About The Company Infosec is a leading technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions and penetration testing services. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, Infosec provides cutting-edge security tools and consulting to organizations worldwide. The company prides itself on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where talented professionals can thrive and contribute to safeguarding digital assets. Infosec’s reputation is built on delivering reliable, scalable, and innovative security solutions that address the evolving landscape of cyber threats. About The Role Infosec is seeking a highly skilled AI Software Engineer to join its fully remote, UK-based team. This senior-level position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity technology by developing intelligent AI agents capable of planning, reasoning, and operating security tooling. The role involves creating autonomous systems that can identify vulnerabilities within controlled environments, automate penetration testing processes, and enhance security operations. As part of this role, you will collaborate closely with security researchers and other engineering teams to translate offensive security techniques into effective AI-driven solutions. You will also lead code reviews, contribute to the development of reliable production systems, and help shape the future of autonomous cybersecurity tools. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of building and scaling production systems. Strong proficiency in Python is essential, along with a willingness to work with or learn Go. Hands-on experience with large language models, agentic frameworks, and AI applications is required. Candidates should have a solid understanding of technologies such as RAG, MCP, LangGraph, and related tool integration and prompt design. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as GCP is highly desirable. Knowledge of microservices architecture, gRPC, API design, asynchronous messaging, and platforms like Pub/Sub or Kafka will be advantageous. Excellent communication, collaboration, and testing skills are necessary, along with a genuine interest in understanding system security and vulnerabilities. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy AI agents that automate penetration testing tasks, including planning, tool use, and reasoning over security findings.Create and maintain sandboxed cyber-lab and range infrastructure utilizing containers and Kubernetes for testing and development purposes.Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI features from initial concept through to production deployment, including evaluations, guardrails, and ongoing monitoring.Enhance agent performance by implementing prompt engineering, tool orchestration, evaluation, and optimizing token and cost efficiency.Integrate various security tools and ensure AI agents operate safely within predefined scopes and parameters.Collaborate with security researchers to translate offensive security techniques into effective AI agent behaviors.Conduct code reviews, facilitate technical design discussions, and mentor other engineers to promote best practices and continuous improvement.Contribute to the development of reliable, scalable, and secure production systems within a polyglot technology environment. Benefits Infosec offers a competitive salary package along with comprehensive benefits including flexible remote working arrangements, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. Employees have access to a supportive work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and career growth. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and values diversity and inclusion. Additionally, team members benefit from exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on global digital security. Equal Opportunity Infosec is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and drives the success of our organization.