Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense 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. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

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.

This is a hybrid role, and the expectation would be to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

Responsibilities:

  • Working daily with core software modules which are written in C++
  • Confident working with numerous different technologies and applications as they can have different needs
  • Able to work within a small team, formed for particular tasks with some experienced members
  • Also, able to work on projects alone, on new brand-new ideas
  • Successfully prioritise how work fits into wider progress, as well as solving immediate challenges

Candidate Requirements:

  • C++ Software development experience (at least on level C++14), or a demonstrator of relevant skills for graduates (Essential)
  • Self-motivated, strong time management skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise a varied workload (Essential)
  • Linux development environment (Desirable)
  • Python, SQL, and NoSQL technologies (Desirable)
  • Cyber security domain knowledge (Desirable)
  • Networking and TCP/IP domain knowledge (Desirable)

Applications are welcomed from both experienced engineers and recent graduates.

Benefits:

  • 23 days holiday + all public holidays. Increasing to 25 days after 2 years of service.
  • Additional day off for your birthday.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Pension – 4% employer contribution.
  • Enhanced family leave.
  • Confidential employee Support.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

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