Software Engineer, Respond (C++)

Darktrace; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cyber security AI seeks a Software Engineer focused on C++. You will enhance products to combat cyber threats, working in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 2 days in the London office. Join a team dedicated to innovation and cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus public holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance of 4 times base salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience programming in C++.
• Familiar with Linux environments and Docker.
• Knowledge of cyber-security and malware forensics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for improving software to stop cyber-attacks.
• Work within a team and independently on new projects.
• Prioritize work while solving immediate challenges.

Skills

Problem Solving

C++

Linux

Docker

Networking

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 our Cambridge, UK headquarters, 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 .

What will I be doing:

You will join the new and rapidly expanding R&D team in London. The R&D teams at Darktrace create and improve the products behind the company’s rapid growth. Our software engineers work on a wide variety of projects and with a diverse toolset. As a C++ focused Software Engineer within the Respond team, you will be responsible and improving our ability to stop in-progress cyber-attacks using proprietary software and third-party integrations.

In this role you will be working daily with core software modules which are written in C++ and be confident working with numerous different technologies and applications as they can have different needs. You will also;

• Able to work within a small team, formed for particular tasks with some experienced members,
• Also, able to work on projects alone, on new brand-new ideas,
• Successfully prioritise how work fits into wider progress, as well as solving immediate challenges.

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

What experience do I need:

We are looking for candidates who have a solution focused mindset combined with an analytical approach to problem-solving. During the interview process you’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to program using C++ and will show an understanding of writing code in a production environment. You should also be familiar with things such as Linux environments, Docker and containers as well as demonstrating some networking and domain knowledge. 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,
• 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,