Software Engineer (Python) – Darktrace
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity, protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats.
Location: Cambridge, UK or London, UK (Hybrid – at least 2 days per week in office)
Overview
Join our dynamic R&D teams in Cambridge and London, where you will contribute to the development and enhancement of products driving our company's rapid growth.
Responsibilities
* Prototype and develop new and innovative ideas to improve Darktrace’s services and offerings.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers, designers, project coordinators and technical strategists to create cutting‑edge projects and optimise solutions.
* Contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms.
* Advance our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber‑attacks.
* Embrace innovation and creativity, balancing traditional project‑based development.
* Develop core competencies in various programming languages, with opportunities to specialise in specific technology areas.
Qualifications
* Comfortable working autonomously and making independent decisions, while collaborating effectively within a team.
* Knowledgeable or interested in cyber‑security and malware forensics.
* Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems.
* Familiar with Docker and containerisation.
* Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments (beneficial but not essential).
* Experience with a range of other programming languages such as JavaScript, Rust, and C++ would be beneficial but not essential.
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 covering 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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Computer and Network Security
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