Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence 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.
For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.
Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.
What will I be doing:
As a software engineer, you will be responsible for developing robust authentication flows, advancing product-to-product communication and building plugins. As you will be helping to integrate products for a wide range of teams, you will be exposed to many varied technologies and stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role, and the expectation would be to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.
As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Contributing to rapid prototyping of new and innovative ideas to further improve Darktrace’s services and offerings,
- Improving the performance and competencies of existing products and platforms,
- Investigating and furthering our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
What experience do I need:
We welcome applications from 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 Python and JavaScript and will show an understanding of writing code in a production environment. 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,
- Familiar with Docker,
- Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments.
Experience of working with a range of other programming languages such Node.JS or TypeScript would also be beneficial but isn’t essential.
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,
- Cycle to work scheme.
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