Software Engineer, Respond (Python & Rust)

Darktrace; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in London is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Python and Rust. In this hybrid role, you will enhance cybersecurity measures and address ongoing cyber threats. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with cloud computing. Benefits include generous holiday, medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days' holiday plus public holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance worth 4 times your salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and Rust, with production-level code experience.
• Solution-focused mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Docker and cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to rapid prototyping of new services.
• Improving core software modules written in Python and Rust.
• Investigating methodology for defending against cyber-attacks.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Rust

Analytical problem-solving

Familiarity with Linux environments

Knowledge of databases (NoSQL, SQL)

Cloud computing environments

Tools

Docker

Networking

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Software Engineer, Respond (Python & Rust), London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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 our website.

What will I be doing:

As a Python & Rust engineer within the Respond team, you will be responsible for improving our ability to stop in-progress cyber-attacks using proprietary software and third-party integrations. Your role will include:

• Contributing to rapid prototyping of new and innovative ideas to enhance Darktrace’s services,
• Working primarily with core software modules written in Python and Rust,
• Improving the performance and capabilities of existing products and platforms,
• Investigating and advancing our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks.

Innovation is key, and creativity in approach is encouraged alongside traditional project development. Exposure to multiple technologies and applications is advantageous.

This role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office.

What experience do I need:

We welcome candidates with a solution-focused mindset and analytical problem-solving skills. During the interview, you should demonstrate proficiency in Python and Rust, and understanding of writing production-level code. Familiarity with Linux environments, Docker, containers, networking, and domain knowledge is expected. You should also:

• Be comfortable working independently and making decisions, as well as collaborating within a team,
• Have knowledge of databases such as NoSQL and SQL,
• Possess understanding of cloud computing environments,

Experience with other programming languages like C++ is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance covering you, your partner, and children,
• Life insurance worth 4 times your salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.