TypeScript Software Engineer - Cybersecurity (Hybrid)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace in Cambridge and London is seeking a Software Engineer to own prototyping and development of new features, balancing creativity with production-quality code. The role is hybrid and requires presence in the Cambridge office at least 2 days a week.

You will work with a cross-functional team, primarily in TypeScript, and contribute to defense strategies against unknown threats, while exploring Docker, cloud environments and related languages.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in TypeScript and production-quality code.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Interest or experience in cybersecurity and malware forensics.
• Familiarity with Docker and cloud environments.
• Experience with multiple programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and develop new ideas to improve Darktrace’s services.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build cutting-edge projects.
• Balance creativity with time constraints to deliver scalable solutions.
• Develop core competencies across various programming languages.

Skills

Typescript

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Cybersecurity awareness

JavaScript

Python

Cloud computing

Rust

C++

Tools

Docker

Job description

Darktrace in Cambridge and London is seeking a Software Engineer to own prototyping and development of new features, balancing creativity with production-quality code. The role is hybrid and requires presence in the Cambridge office at least 2 days a week.

You will work with a cross-functional team, primarily in TypeScript, and contribute to defense strategies against unknown threats, while exploring Docker, cloud environments and related languages.