Senior Software Engineer (C++ & Swift)

Darktrace; United States; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Darktrace, a global AI cybersecurity leader, seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Cambridge. You will lead and contribute across a broad range of initiatives, developing the macOS codebase with C++ and Swift while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This hybrid role requires attendance in the Cambridge office 2 days a week. You will mentor colleagues, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to a rapidly growing product portfolio with a modern tech stack.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with modern C++.
• Experience with Swift or willingness to deepen knowledge.
• Familiarity with Unix/macOS development environments.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build, design, and maintain the macOS codebase using modern C++ and Swift.
• Lead and contribute to projects from rapid prototyping to structured development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews to ensure engineering excellence.
• Write and maintain high-quality tests, docs, and developer enablement materials.
• Advance our cybersecurity defense methodology against unknown attacks.
• Foster innovation and mentorship across multiple programming languages.

Skills

Modern C++

Swift

Unix/macOS development

Autonomy in development

Cloud familiarity

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 esteemed R&D teams in Cambridge, where you'll play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of products driving our company’s rapid growth. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll lead and contribute across a broad range of initiatives using a diverse and modern technology stack.

Please note this is a hybrid role and requires attendance in the Cambridge office 2 days a week

What will I be doing:

• Building, designing, and maintaining the macOS codebase using modern C++ and Swift;
• Leading and contributing to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms;
• Collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, high‑quality solutions;
• Participating in and contributing to code reviews to ensure engineering excellence and knowledge sharing;
• Writing and maintaining high‑quality tests, documentation, and developer enablement materials;
• Driving the advancement of our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber‑attacks;
• Fostering innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project‑based development;
• Developing and mentoring team members in core competencies across multiple programming languages, with opportunities to specialise in specific technology areas.

What experience do i need:

• Strong experience in modern C++ ;
• Experienced with Swift or keen to deepen your expertise;
• Knowledgeable in Unix/macOS development environments;
• Comfortable working autonomously, making sound technical decisions, while collaborating effectively within a team;
• Knowledgeable or deeply interested in cyber‑security and malware forensics;
• Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems;
• Proficient with Docker,
• Familiar with cloud computing environments.

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.