--- title: 'Software Engineer - Security at Board Intelligence' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-security-board-intelligence-london-h5ah61qzwzsp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Software Engineer - Security at Board Intelligence - **Company:** Board Intelligence - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/boardintelligence/8f5b6053-27e8-446e-89e3-9a5ef4ab610a ## Job description Board Intelligence is a technology and advisory firm on a mission to make boards more effective, and through them, build better businesses and benefit society. Over twenty years we have established ourselves as the market leader in governance and board effectiveness, trusted by more than 80,000 directors, executives, and governance professionals globally, including across the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and OMX 30. That trust has been earned through depth of insight, rigorous advisory work, and a track record that newer entrants simply cannot replicate. We have invested in applied AI since 2020, well ahead of the market, and that early conviction has paid off. Our AI-powered platform and smart board advisor give us a competitive advantage that is widening, not narrowing. In 2024, K1 Investment Management, the leading B2B Enterprise SaaS investor, backed us to accelerate that position further. We are now growing fast, with a proven commercial model spanning both mid-market and enterprise, and a product suite that has become a necessary addition in high-stakes board environments. The people joining us now will shape how we scale. We are deliberate about how we do that. Our founders and leadership team are deeply invested in keeping the culture that got us here: thoughtful, high calibre, and genuinely human. Ambition and balance are not in competition at Board Intelligence. If you want to work at the intersection of AI and governance, on problems that matter at the highest level, this is a strong place to be. ## Our Mission We unleash the potential of organisations through the science of board effectiveness, building better businesses and benefitting society. ## The Role Board Intelligence's clients include some of the most heavily regulated organisations in the world, and they trust us with highly sensitive board information. Security is fundamental to everything we build. We are looking for a Software Engineer to lead security across our engineering teams. This is not a client-facing or product role. You will work across all of engineering, closely with our CISO, our CTO and our engineering leaders, bringing engineering skills to our security function and raising the bar on how we build securely. You will have the backing of the CTO and CISO, and real freedom to make change. We want an engineer who is drawn to security, rather than a security specialist or penetration tester who has picked up some engineering. You will start by building strong foundations, then move on to the most exciting part of the role: using AI agents to test our applications continuously. Main Responsibilities - Build a clear picture of where our engineering security stands today, and agree a plan to improve it with the CTO and CISO - Bring consistent security tooling into every pipeline, including credential scanning, software composition analysis (SCA), static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST) - Configure that tooling to our standards so it helps engineers rather than creating noise they learn to ignore - Review system designs and architecture with engineering teams, applying security thinking early - Build agentic security testing: AI agents that continuously test our applications and alert engineers to issues - Work closely with our CISO and security team, turning security goals into working systems - Help engineers across the business build securely, through tooling, guidance and example Person Specification We are looking for an engineer with a genuine interest in security, who wants to make it their focus and is excited by the freedom to build something from the ground up. Required Skills and Experience - Mid-level to senior experience building production systems, in any language - Strong system design skills, including reading architecture diagrams and spotting the security risks in them - A genuine interest in security and a clear motivation to make it the focus of your work - A good understanding of secure development practices and common application vulnerabilities - ## Experience working with CI/CD pipelines - The ability to influence engineers and win support for change without formal authority - Experience using AI coding tools in your day-to-day work - Fluent written and spoken English Nice to haves - Experience introducing security tooling, such as SAST, DAST, SCA or secret scanning, into an enterprise - DevOps experience in a regulated enterprise, such as financial services - ## Experience building AI agents or LLM-based automation What good looks like in this role - After three months: you understand our systems and how we build them, and you have agreed a clear security plan with the CTO and CISO. You have an initial view of our current engineering security posture - After six months: security scanning runs in every pipeline, tuned so that engineers trust it and act on it - After twelve months: agentic security testing is continuously testing our applications, and security is part of how every team designs and builds ## Our Values Our values aren’t just words on a wall. They capture our culture, and the behaviours we see and strive for every day. Kindness & caring — We celebrate brilliance that comes without big egos or sharp elbows, and we win while raising each other up. Curiosity & innovation — Entrepreneurship is in our blood. We’re inquisitive, challenge convention, think big, and move fast. Remarkable quality & service — We take joy from delighting our clients and pride ourselves on ensuring every interaction is exceptional. ## Benefits We pride ourselves on our great working environment and package. Here's some of what's on offer: Pension scheme Personal performance bonus 26 days holiday each calendar year Bupa health & dental cover Group life assurance EAP Cycle to work scheme Diversity, equity and inclusion Board Intelligence is committed to building a team that reflects the breadth of experience, background and perspective needed to do this work well. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will accommodate them. ## About Board Intelligence ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Board Intelligence provides AI-powered board management software and advisory services that help boards improve their effectiveness and governance. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by K1 Investment Management in August 2024; previously backed by Susquehanna Growth Equity) - **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2008 (the company’s own story begins in 2008; some sources list 2002, but the official website cites 2008) - **Founders**: Two women consultants (names not publicly disclosed) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Board effectiveness software and advisory services (governance technology) - **Target customers**: B2B – boards of directors, governance teams, executives, and company secretaries in large enterprises (Fortune 500, FTSE 100, OMX 30) and mid-market organizations - **Mission or purpose statement**: To empower boards to work at their best and help organizations effect positive change in society, using the science of board effectiveness. ## Products & Services - **[Board Intelligence Platform]**: A secure, integrated SaaS platform covering the full board cycle – agenda planning, report drafting, board pack management, meeting management, minute writing, and board evaluation. Rated 4.8/5.0 on G2. - **[AI-Powered Board Assistant]**: Purpose-built AI that helps boards govern better by handling papers, preparation, and minutes, allowing directors to focus on decisions. Built on 20 years of boardroom expertise. - **[Advisory Services]**: Consulting and board evaluation services that help boards assess their effectiveness, align on strategic priorities, and transform how they work. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company; acquired by K1 Investment Management in 2024 – deal terms not public) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of GBP 13.6 million (latest estimate); 75,000+ professionals use the platform - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Susquehanna Growth Equity (lead investor in 2021 PE round); K1 Investment Management (acquirer); partnerships with the Chartered Governance Institute, National Association of Corporate Directors, and Institute of Directors. - **Growth Signals**: 34.5% year-over-year headcount growth (123 employees, up from ~82); trusted by 30% of the FTSE 100 and clients across the Fortune 500 and OMX 30; offices in London, Stockholm, and Mauritius; recent acquisition of Board Intelligence (HK) Limited. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise**: 20 years of research and hands-on advisory experience in board effectiveness, not just a generic portal. - **AI built for governance**: AI features are trained on real boardroom needs and security requirements, differentiating from generic meeting tools. - **Female-founded and led**: Unique leadership perspective in a traditionally male-dominated space. - **High customer satisfaction**: 4.8/5.0 G2 rating and a 300% improvement in board paper quality reported by clients. - **Integrated platform + advisory**: Combines software with consulting, creating a stickier, more valuable offering. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-first product development**: Expanding AI capabilities to automate board preparation, minute-taking, and compliance tasks. - **Global expansion**: Growing presence in North America and Europe through acquisitions and new office openings. - **Research and thought leadership**: Running the Board Value Index and Board Intelligence Think Tank to drive industry standards and attract top talent. - **Integration with K1 Investment Management**: Leveraging PE backing for further M&A and scale. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as collaborative, open, and diverse – “not your typical tech startup.” Female-founded and led, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and supporting people’s lives beyond the 9-to-5. - **Work model**: Hybrid – roles based in London (HQ) with flexible working; global team across 11 countries. - **Employer rating**: 4.3/5.0 on Glassdoor (65 reviews) – culture 4.3, work-life balance 4.2, compensation 4.0. - **Growth opportunities**: Rapid headcount growth (+34.5% YoY) and a clear career ladder; the company invests in employee development and celebrates wins openly. - **Notable perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company emphasizes a supportive environment, “no unnecessary red tape” in hiring, and a focus on impact. ## Sources 1. [boardintelligence.com - About Us](https://www.boardintelligence.com/en-us/about) 2. [boardintelligence.com - Careers](https://www.boardintelligence.com/en-us/careers) 3. [boardintelligence.com - Homepage](https://www.boardintelligence.com/en-us/) 4. [linkedin.com - Board Intelligence Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/board-intelligence) 5. 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