iProov

A leading biometrics solutions provider is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join their Core AI team in London. This hybrid role involves designing and implementing computer vision and ML models for facial biometrics and liveness detection. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of industry experience, a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, and proven delivery in machine learning. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, share options, and a flexible work environment.

iProov provides science based biometric solutions that enable the world's most security conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award winning liveness technology and iSOC offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric identity assurance. This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose. The Role Reports to: Head of Red Team Location: UK - (Hybrid - Flexible) Comp: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (10%) + Share Options + UK iProov Benefits As we continue to scale, we are looking for an experienced Red Team Engineer specialising in mobile application security (iOS and/or Android) to join our growing Red Team function. This role will focus on assessing and challenging the security of iProov's mobile SDKs, applications, and biometric identity flows, ensuring we remain resilient against increasingly sophisticated threats, including deepfakes, device compromise, and adversarial manipulation. You will play a critical role in proactively identifying weaknesses, simulating real world attacks, and strengthening our ability to detect and respond to threats across mobile environments. How you can make an impact Design and execute Red Team operations targeting mobile applications, SDKs, and biometric identity flows across iOS and Android Perform advanced mobile application penetration testing, including reverse engineering, runtime manipulation, and bypass techniques Emulator and instrumentation attacks Biometric spoofing and presentation attacks Mobile API abuse and session manipulation Identify vulnerabilities in mobile architectures, authentication flows, and client side controls Conduct research into emerging mobile threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), particularly in biometric and identity systems Develop proof of concept exploits and tooling to replicate real world attack scenarios Produce clear, actionable reports with risk ranked remediation guidance for engineering and product teams Collaborate closely with mobile engineers, product, and security teams to translate findings into practical fixes Provide code level and architectural guidance to improve mobile application security Validate remediations and ensure vulnerabilities are effectively addressed Contribute to improving detection capabilities within iProov's security ecosystem (including iSOC) Mentor engineers on secure mobile development practices and threat modelling Ensure all activities align with rules of engagement, legal, and regulatory requirements What we would like to see from you 5+ years' experience in Red Teaming, penetration testing, or mobile security research Strong hands on expertise in mobile application security (iOS and/or Android) Experience with: Reverse engineering tools (e.g. Frida, Objection, Ghidra, Hopper, IDA Pro) Mobile testing frameworks and interception tools (e.g. Burp Suite, mitmproxy) Analysing mobile binaries (APK/IPA), obfuscation, and runtime protections Deep understanding of: Mobile OS internals (Android/iOS security models) Secure storage, keychains/keystores, and cryptographic implementations Authentication protocols and identity flows (OAuth, biometrics, session handling) Experience identifying and exploiting: Client side trust issues Certificate pinning bypasses Anti tampering and anti debugging controls Ability to build or customise tooling and scripts for mobile security testing Experience communicating complex technical findings to both technical and non technical audiences A passion for offensive security and creatively breaking systems to make them stronger Comfortable operating in a high growth, fast paced environment 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service - up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service) Growth Shares allocated after passing probation (6 months of service) Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme Nursery Sacrifice Scheme Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks Life Assurance SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family Benefit from personalized 1:1 career coaching with our in house Occupational Psychologist Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets Enhanced paid family leave Flexible hybrid working environment Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the WeWork office Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well being sessions Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology 50% off monthly gym memberships Apple watches significantly discounted as member vitality status Half price trainers with Runners Need Weekly rewards - Free coffee with Café Nero Monthly rewards - Free Cinema ticket Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status Amazon prime free months based on activity Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas Allen Carr's £299 no smoking programme for free Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace Discounts on Weight Watchers Our Culture & Recruitment Process At iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We're a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We're committed to building a workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, creed, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. Our goal is to find people who are passionate about creating a safer, more secure world. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, focusing solely on your qualifications, competence, and suitability for the role. We review all applications carefully and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding the next steps in our interview process. If you need an adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to .

iProov provides science-based biometric solutions that enable the world's most security-conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award-winning liveness technology and iSOC offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric identity assurance. This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose. The Role Reports to: Head of Red Team Location: UK - Hybrid Comp: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (10%) + Share Options + UK iProov Benefits As we continue to scale and grow, we are looking for an experienced Red Team Engineer focused on web platforms to join our growing Red Team function and ensure our system continues to deliver outstanding levels of biometric security and performance globally. Our system has to provide the highest levels of biometric security to defend against the numerous and growing threats, whilst ensuring that we deliver outstanding performance for our millions of users worldwide. This is an exceptionally challenging problem as the nature of the threats evolves rapidly and there is a constant and growing need to track new threats, develop new defences and deploy in a timely and efficient manner. How you can make an impact Design and execute Red Team Operations against iProov's biometric platform, web apps, APIs, identity flows Strengthen the company's security posture through offensive security assessments including the identification and exploitation of vulnerabilities across the web platform Perform penetration testing and realistic security exercises to simulate various attack scenarios, to test and improve our detection and response capabilities, and to identify weaknesses in our infrastructure and products. Execute technical security assessments to identify risk, likelihood and impact an attacker may have on the System due to weak or missing controls Conduct research into real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP's) to develop proof-of-concept tools and replicate real world attacks. Present findings and operational work to groups in a clear and professional manner Produce clear, actionable reports, risk-ranked remediation plans, and executive summaries aimed at product and engineering stakeholders. Collaborate with defenders, product teams, and leadership to translate findings into prioritized, actionable remediation and risk reduction. Bring insight into all aspects of modern security issues to our products and rapidly developing prototypes for mitigations. Mentor engineers in secure-by-design patterns, client-side security, and secure API design. Work hand-in-hand with developers to propose pragmatic mitigations, remediation plans, and detection logic for vulnerabilities discovered during engagements. Translate findings into engineering-friendly fix guidance (code-level suggestions, configuration changes, library upgrades, secure design alternatives) and where required create reproducible PoCs that safely demonstrate impact. Validate and re-test remediations and detection improvements (verify fixes, tune rules/signatures, confirm telemetry coverage). Integrate offensive findings into the SDLC: enable SCA (software composition analysis), SAST/DAST pipelines, pre-merge checks, and secure CI/CD practices. Ensure all work follows company policies, rules of engagement (ROE), and legal/regulatory requirements. What we would like to see from you 5+ years of experience in ethical hacking, vulnerability research, exploit development, penetration testing or being a member of a red team, with significant focus on web application security. Strong hands on experience attacking and defending modern web tech stacks Proficient with offensive web toolsets (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) and experienced building extensions/scripts. Experience with developing and maintaining web-focused tooling and automation (Burp extensions, custom scanners, authenticated API fuzzers, GraphQL mutation explorers, Puppeteer/Playwright scripts). Experience with source code reviewing for control flow and security flaws A passion for constructively break things Want to be part of an ambitious, high growth startup company Written and verbal communication skills in English 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service - up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service) Growth Shares allocated after passing probation (6 months of service) Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme Nursery Sacrifice Scheme Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks Life Assurance SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets Benefit from personalized 1:1 career coaching with our in-house Occupational Psychologist Enhanced paid family leave Flexible hybrid working environment Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the WeWork office Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example: Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology 50% off monthly gym memberships Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status Half price trainers with Runners Need Weekly rewards - Free coffee with Café Nero Monthly rewards - Free Cinema ticket Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on members vitality status Amazon prime free months based on activity Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas Allen Carr's £299 no smoking programme for free Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace Discounts on Weight Watchers Our Culture & Recruitment Process At iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We're a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We're committed to building a workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, creed, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. Our goal is to find people who are passionate about creating a safer, more secure world. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, focusing solely on your qualifications, competence, and suitability for the role. We review all applications carefully and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding the next steps in our interview process. If you need an adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to

A leading biometric security company is seeking a highly experienced Red Team Engineer to join their global team. This position focuses on enhancing the company's security posture through operational assessments and offensive security measures on their web platforms. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in ethical hacking, a deep understanding of web application security, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly. The role is hybrid, offering excellent benefits including performance bonuses and share options.

A leading biometric technology provider in Greater London seeks a Computer Vision Research Engineer. The successful candidate will research and develop biometric systems while collaborating on cross-functional projects. Proficiency in Machine Learning and Computer Vision, along with strong communication skills, is essential. The role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits including share options and flexible working arrangements.

Computer Vision Research Engineer (Biometric Platform) at iProov Computer Vision Research Engineer About iProov iProov provides science-based biometric solutions that enable the world's most security-conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award-winning liveness technology and iSOC offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric identity assurance. This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose. The Role Reports to: Head of Biometric Platform Location: WeWork Waterloo - Hybrid Comp: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (10%) + Share Options + UK iProov Benefits iProov is looking for a Computer Vision Research Engineer to join our Biometric Platform team. You will be responsible for working on the biometric systems, developing new techniques and algorithms ensuring security and performance. How you can make an impact Research and prototype new biometric systems - by testing and integrating existing technologies or by designing a new solution Improve upon existing biometric functionality, looking for opportunities to improve the accuracy, interpretability and speed of biometric systems Work with the Platform developers to produce production code Provide Guidance and collaborate on Cross functional projects Understand the impact of changes, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers and end-users What we would like to see from you Proficiency in Machine Learning Experience in Computer Vision Organised and driven Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical audiences Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams Python Docker/Github/Jira 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service - up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service) Growth Shares allocated after passing probation (6 months of service) Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme Nursery Sacrifice Scheme Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks Life Assurance SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family Benefit from personalized 1:1 career coaching with our in-house Occupational Psychologist Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets Enhanced paid family leave Flexible hybrid working environment Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the WeWork office Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example: Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology 50% off monthly gym memberships Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status Half price trainers with Runners Need Weekly rewards - Free coffee with Café Nero Monthly rewards - Free Cinema ticket Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status Amazon prime free months based on activity Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas Allen Carr's £299 no smoking programme for free Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace Discounts on Weight Watchers Our Culture & Recruitment Process At iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We're a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We're committed to building a workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, creed, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. Our goal is to find people who are passionate about creating a safer, more secure world. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, focusing solely on your qualifications, competence, and suitability for the role. We review all applications carefully and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding the next steps in our interview process. If you need an adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to