Python Software Engineer
Hybrid
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Full Time
12-03-2025
Job Specifications
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:
You will join the significant R&D teams in Cambridge that create and improve the products behind the company’s rapid growth. Our software engineers work across a wide variety of projects and with a diverse toolset.
Contributing to projects ranging from the rapid prototyping of new ideas,
Working to the solid structured development of existing platforms,
Working towards the aim of furthering our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks,
Innovation is of paramount importance and as such, creativity in approach is encouraged as much as traditional project-based development,
The role requires the core competency of python development but will expand to become more specialised in one or more areas of technology.
This is a hybrid role, and the expectation would be to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.
What experience do I need:
We welcome applications from engineers who have a solution focused mindset that can combine this with an analytical approach to problem-solving. During the interview process you’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to program using Python 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,
Experienced with statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems,
Familiar with Docker,
Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments would be beneficial.
Experience of working with a range of other programming languages such as JavaScript, Rust, and C++ 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.
About the Company
Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, providing the essential cybersecurity platform to secure organizations today and for an ever-changing future. Darktrace AI learns from each business's unique data in real time, detecting threats and intervening against attacks with precision and speed. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 2,400 employees, each playing a crucial role in protecting nearly 10,000 organizations and communities worldwide from known, unknown, and novel cyber-threats. Know more
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