Hybrid Software Engineer — Prototyping & Cyber Defense

Darktrace; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace in Cambridge and London is seeking a Software Engineer to own prototyping and development of new ideas, balancing creativity with rigorous software practices. You’ll collaborate with a cross‑functional team to deliver cutting‑edge projects that scale and speed up Darktrace’s services.

You will deepen skills in TypeScript and other languages, contribute to production‑quality code, and help address evolving cyber‑threats while leveraging Docker and cloud environments where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Primary programming language is Typescript.
• Experience writing production‑quality code.
• Knowledgeable or interested in cyber‑security and malware forensics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to rapid prototyping and structured development of platforms.
• Advance Darktrace’s methodology for defending against unknown cyber‑attacks.
• Embrace innovation and collaboration in project development.
• Develop core competencies in multiple programming languages with opportunities to specialise.

Skills

Typescript

JavaScript

Python

Rust

C++

Docker

Cloud computing

Cyber-security

Tools

Docker

Job description

Darktrace in Cambridge and London is seeking a Software Engineer to own prototyping and development of new ideas, balancing creativity with rigorous software practices. You’ll collaborate with a cross‑functional team to deliver cutting‑edge projects that scale and speed up Darktrace’s services.

You will deepen skills in TypeScript and other languages, contribute to production‑quality code, and help address evolving cyber‑threats while leveraging Docker and cloud environments where appropriate.