Specialist Software Engineer

Darktrace; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking a senior technology leader to provide expert direction across rapid prototyping and structured platform development. The role focuses on advancing our methods against unknown cyber-attacks, driving innovation, and aligning technical strategy with business goals.

You will mentor teams across multiple languages and collaborate with executives to communicate progress. The position offers hybrid work with attendance in the Cambridge office two days per week, and requires strong

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber-security and malware forensics.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Rust, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical direction for projects ranging from rapid prototyping to structured development.
• Advance our methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
• Champion innovation and creativity in approach to development.
• Develop a strategic vision for specialized technical areas aligned with business goals.
• Mentor and develop team members across programming languages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business goals.
• Engage with executive leadership to communicate technical strategies and progress.

Skills

Cyber security

Malware forensics

Statistical analysis

Python

JavaScript

Rust

C++

Software architecture

CI/CD

Git

Tools

Docker

Cloud computing

Git

Job description

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.

Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.

At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.

We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.

Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast

Job Description:

Company Information

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 8,400 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 Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications. The company’s European R&D center is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Darktrace has more than 2,400 employees located globally. Customers include public sector agencies, education institutions, media, organizations supplying critical infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, named one ofTIME magazine’s “Most Influential Companies” for 2021 and one ofFast Company’s “Most Innovative AI Companies” in 2022. For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

This hybrid role requires attendance in the Cambridge office for 2 days a week.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical direction and leadership for projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms,

• Spearhead the advancement of our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks,

• Champion innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project-based development,

• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for specialized technical areas, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term goals,

• Mentor and develop team members in core competencies across various programming languages, with opportunities to specialize in specific technology areas,

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business goals and drive organizational success,

• Engage with executive leadership to communicate technical strategies, project progress, and align on company-wide initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Comfortable working autonomously and making high-level strategic decisions, while also being able to collaborate effectively within a team,

• Highly knowledgeable or deeply interested in cyber-security and malware forensics,

• Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems,

• Proficient with Docker,

• Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments,

• Experienced with a range of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Rust, and C++,

• Skilled in software architecture and design patterns,

• Familiar with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines,

• Proficient in version control systems like Git.

As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.