Python Software Engineer

Darktrace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in cybersecurity AI as a Software Engineer in Cambridge. You will contribute to innovative projects, focusing on Python development and enhancing cybersecurity solutions. This hybrid role encourages creativity and independent decision-making while collaborating with a diverse team.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday + public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in programming using Python in a production environment.
• Knowledge or interest in cyber-security / malware forensics.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to rapid prototyping and structured development of platforms.
• Working towards defending against unknown cyber-attacks.

Skills

Python

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Creativity

Tools

Docker

Cloud Computing

Job description

Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence 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.

For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.

Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.

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 the rapid prototyping of new ideas,
• Working to the solid structured development of existing platforms,
• Working towards the aim of furthering our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks,
• Innovation is of paramount importance and as such, creativity in approach is encouraged as much as traditional project-based development,
• The role requires the core competency of python development but will expand to become more specialised in one or more areas of technology.

This is a hybrid role, and the expectation would be to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

What experience do I need:

We welcome applications from engineers who have a solution focused mindset that can combine this with an analytical approach to problem-solving. During the interview process you’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to program using Python and will show an understanding of writing code in a production environment. Additionally, it’s likely that you’ll be:

• Comfortable working autonomously and taking independent decisions as well as having the ability to work cooperatively within a team,
• Able to show knowledge or interest in cyber-security / malware forensics,
• Experienced with statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems,
• Familiar with Docker,
• Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments would be beneficial.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.

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