Software Engineer (Python)

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + public holidays

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance (staff + you

Life insurance (4x salary)

Salary sacrifice pension

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking a hands-on R&D software engineer to contribute to developing and evolving our AI-powered security platform. The role involves from rapid prototyping to structured development across Cambridge and London offices as part of a hybrid work pattern.

You will explore cutting-edge approaches in cyber defense, work autonomously, and collaborate with teams to build robust software. Familiarity with Docker and multiple languages is desired.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Interest in cyber-security and malware forensics
• Experience with statistical analysis of systems
• Familiar with Docker and containerization
• Knowledge of JavaScript, Rust and C++ is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from rapid prototyping to structured development of platforms
• Advance methods for defending against unknown cyber-attacks
• Embrace innovation and creativity alongside traditional development
• Develop core competencies in multiple programming languages with opportunities to specialize

Skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Cybersecurity interest

Malware analysis

Statistical analysis

JavaScript

Rust

C++

Docker

Cloud computing

Tools

Docker

Job description

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.

The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world.

To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.

Job Description:

Join our dynamic R&D teams in Cambridge and London, where you'll contribute to the development and enhancement of products driving our company's rapid growth.

Please note this is a hybrid position that requires attendance in the Cambridge office at least 2 days a week.

What will I be doing:

• Contributing to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms,
• Advancing our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks,
• Embracing innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project-based development,
• Developing core competencies in various programming languages, with opportunities to specialize in specific technology areas.

What experience do I need:

• Comfortable working autonomously and making independent decisions, while also being able to collaborate effectively within a team,
• Knowledgeable or interested in cyber-security and malware forensics,
• Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems,
• Familiar with Docker and containerization,
• Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments (beneficial but not essential),
• Experienced with a range of other programming languages such as JavaScript, Rust, and C++ would be beneficial but not essential.

Benefits:

• 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.