Cyber Software & Research Engineer — Secure, Hands-on Innovator

TRAPDOOR Labs

Cheltenham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance
Wellbeing days
Performance-related bonus
EV car (salary sacrifice)
Personal learning & development (allow
Home office allowance

Job summary

TRAPDOOR Labs is seeking a Cyber Software & Research Engineer to develop secure, high-performance software and contribute to innovative cybersecurity projects.

You will engage in hands-on development, problem-solving, and applied research while mentoring others and occasionally taking the lead on tasks. The role is in a close-knit team with opportunities for growth and learning.

The company emphasizes wellbeing, professional development, and strong client relationships as part of its culture.

Qualifications

  • Solid experience in software engineering with a strong understanding of secure coding principles.
  • Comfortable working with low-level desktop development for Windows and Linux.
  • Skilled in one or more programming languages and willing to learn new tools and technologies as projects demand.
  • Enjoys digging into challenging problems, exploring new ideas, and learning through applied research.
  • Able to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, close-knit team.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain secure software across the full lifecycle.
  • Work closely with the team to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver to their needs.
  • Contribute to applied research initiatives to improve and evolve our cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Support and share knowledge with peers, occasionally guiding junior team members.

Skills

Secure coding principles
Desktop development (Windows & Linux)
Programming languages
Applied research
Independent / teamwork

Job description

TRAPDOOR Labs is seeking a Cyber Software & Research Engineer to develop secure, high-performance software and contribute to innovative cybersecurity projects.

You will engage in hands-on development, problem-solving, and applied research while mentoring others and occasionally taking the lead on tasks. The role is in a close-knit team with opportunities for growth and learning.

The company emphasizes wellbeing, professional development, and strong client relationships as part of its culture.

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