Python Software Engineer

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About Darktrace

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit our website.

What will I be doing:

You will join the significant R&D teams in Cambridge that create and improve the products behind the company’s rapid growth. Our software engineers work across a wide variety of projects and with a diverse toolset.

• Contributing to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas
• Working on the structured development of existing platforms
• Advancing our methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks
• Encouraging creativity and innovation alongside traditional project-based development
• The role requires core Python development skills and will expand into specialized areas of technology

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum expectation of working 2 days per week in the Cambridge office.

What experience do I need:

We welcome applications from engineers with a solution-focused mindset and analytical problem-solving skills. During the interview, you’ll demonstrate your ability to program in Python and your understanding of writing production code. You are likely to be:

• Comfortable working independently and making decisions autonomously, yet able to work cooperatively within a team
• Interested or knowledgeable in cyber-security and malware forensics
• Experienced with statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems
• Familiar with Docker
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments would be beneficial

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner, and children
• Life insurance worth 4 times your base salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program