Senior Software Engineer - Python | Hybrid AI Cybersecurity

Darktrace; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the prototyping and development of innovative ideas, balancing creativity with practical delivery. You’ll work with a cross-functional team across engineering, design, project coordination and technical strategy to scale Darktrace’s services.

This hybrid role requires attendance in the Cambridge office at least 2 days per week, with opportunities to specialise in programming languages and cloud deployment, including Docker and related

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to write production-quality code.
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating within a team.
• Experience with a range of programming languages and modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own prototyping and development of new ideas to improve Darktrace’s services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, project coordinators and technical strategists.
• Advance knowledge and use of industry-leading methods to defend against unknown threats.
• Develop core competencies in various programming languages and cloud deployment.

Skills

Autonomous work style

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Programming concepts

JavaScript

Rust

C++

Cloud computing

Tools

Docker

Cloud platforms

Git

Job description

Darktrace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the prototyping and development of innovative ideas, balancing creativity with practical delivery. You’ll work with a cross-functional team across engineering, design, project coordination and technical strategy to scale Darktrace’s services.

This hybrid role requires attendance in the Cambridge office at least 2 days per week, with opportunities to specialise in programming languages and cloud deployment, including Docker and related