Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) – AI Security Prototyping

Darktrace Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace Ltd in Cambridge and London offers a hybrid Senior Software Engineer role. You will own prototyping and development of new ideas to enhance Darktrace's services, balancing creativity with real-world constraints.

Collaboration with engineers, designers and strategists will drive cutting-edge projects, focusing on speed and scale. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, production-quality code, and a strong interest in cyber-security and analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience prototyping and developing features for complex systems.
• Ability to write production-quality code and work autonomously.
• Familiarity with Docker and cloud environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own prototyping and development of new ideas to improve services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Balance creativity with time constraints to implement features.
• Demonstrate programming skills during interviews and in production code.

Skills

JavaScript

Rust

C++

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Cyber-security knowledge

Tools

Docker

Job description

Darktrace Ltd in Cambridge and London offers a hybrid Senior Software Engineer role. You will own prototyping and development of new ideas to enhance Darktrace's services, balancing creativity with real-world constraints.

Collaboration with engineers, designers and strategists will drive cutting-edge projects, focusing on speed and scale. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, production-quality code, and a strong interest in cyber-security and analytics.