Software Engineer, Darktrace
C++
2 days a week in office
AI cybersecurity solutions
Open for applications
AI cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Open for applications
2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To free the world from cyber disruption.
Role
Who you are
- We seek engineers with a solution-focused mindset and an analytical approach to problem-solving. During the interview process, you'll demonstrate your C++ programming skills and your ability to write production-quality code. Additionally, you should be:
- Comfortable working autonomously and making independent decisions, while also being able to collaborate 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 containerization,
- Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments (beneficial but not essential),
- Experienced with a range of other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Rust, and Golang would be beneficial but not essential
What the job involves
- Join our dynamic R&D teams in Cambridge where you'll contribute to the development and enhancement of products driving our company's rapid growth
- As a Software Engineer (C++) you will own the prototyping and development of new and innovative ideas to further improve Darktrace’s services and offerings while balancing creativity, logical thinking and time constraints to implement novel features
- You'll find yourself collaborating with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, project co-ordinators and technical strategists to create cutting-edge projects and optimising solutions to improve both speed and scale. You will also be responsible but not limited to:
- Contributing to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms,
- Advancing our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks,
- Embracing innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project-based development,
- Developing core competencies in various programming languages, with opportunities to specialize in specific technology areas
Our take
With the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, the need for cutting-edge defence mechanisms has never been more critical. Darktrace addresses this challenge by leveraging AI-enabled threat detection technology, enabling organisations to swiftly identify and respond to abnormal network activity.
By utilising machine learning algorithms, Darktrace allows businesses to combat a wide range of cyber threats, from data breaches to insider attacks. This safeguards their digital assets and helps them maintaining operational resilience.
The company's recent acquisition by private equity giant Thoma Bravo marks a significant milestone in its journey. The acquisition provides Darktrace with access to a strong financial partner and deep software sector expertise, positioning it to further enhance its capabilities as a leading AI cybersecurity business.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Jul 2017
$75m
SERIES D
Total funding: $230.5m
Company benefits
- 23 days paid holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years’ service
- Additional birthday day off
- Salary Sacrifice pension scheme with 4% employer contribution and minimum 5% employee contribution
- Optional BUPA private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
- Life assurance with a benefit of 4x your annual basic salary
- Employee Assistance Programme offering both on-line and telephone support and resources to you and your family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Active social and charity initiatives including our matched charitable giving scheme and employee recognition scheme
Company HQ
Cambridge, UK
Leadership
Jack Stockdale
(CTO)Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.
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