Software Engineer, Sophos
Agentic AI
$86-144k
+ Bonus eligibility
SQL
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Python
Django
Elasticsearch
Redis
Linux
Postgres
Flask
Unix
REST API
FastAPI
DevOps
Junior, Mid and Senior level
Remote from Canada
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Be an early applicant
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
1001+ employees
B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityDeep TechMachine LearningSaaSCyber SecurityAutomation
Be an early applicant
$86-144k
+ Bonus eligibility
SQL
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Python
Django
Elasticsearch
Redis
Linux
Postgres
Flask
Unix
REST API
FastAPI
DevOps
Junior, Mid and Senior level
Remote from Canada
1001+ employees
B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityDeep TechMachine LearningSaaSCyber SecurityAutomation
Company mission
To develop powerful and intuitive products and services that provide the world's most effective cybersecurity for organizations of any size.
Role
Who you are
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Relevant professional software development experience delivering production code within a collaborative engineering environment
- Practical development of web services, microservices or REST APIs using Python or a comparable language
- Involvement across the software delivery lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment and operational support
- Application of structured problem-solving to varied technical issues within established engineering standards and practices
- Sound Python development skills and the ability to produce readable, maintainable and tested code
- Working knowledge of API development and a framework such as FastAPI, Flask or Django
- Working knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native application concepts
- Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD and Unix/Linux development environments
- Ability to use SQL and data stores such as PostgreSQL or Redis; ability to learn related platforms such as Elasticsearch
- Ability to analyse technical information, exercise judgement within defined practices and escalate appropriately when risk or complexity exceeds role scope
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to work productively across engineering and product disciplines
- Ability to use approved AI-assisted development tools responsibly, verify generated outputs and protect confidential, customer and personal data
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor or Codex
- Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply
- While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship
Desirable
- Contribution to Generative AI, large language model or AI-enabled software solutions
- Work with cloud-native or distributed systems in a cybersecurity, data-intensive or similarly complex domain
- Task-specific coaching, knowledge sharing or support for peers or less-experienced colleagues
- Knowledge of Temporal, event-driven architectures or large-scale data processing
- Understanding of AI agent patterns, retrieval-augmented generation or conversational AI systems
- Knowledge of cybersecurity products or concepts such as XDR, MDR, SIEM or SOAR
What the job involves
- As a member of the Sophos Agentic AI team, the Software Engineer II designs, builds and supports reliable AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities
- The role applies sound software engineering practices to moderately scoped, varied assignments, collaborating with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver secure, scalable services and customer value
- Work with engineering leads, architects, product management and delivery partners to understand requirements, clarify technical options and contribute to implementation plans
- Design, develop, test and maintain cloud-native microservices and REST APIs using Python and relevant frameworks such as FastAPI , FastMCP and Temporal
- Contribute to LLM-powered applications and the supporting services used to develop, deploy, observe and operate them
- Integrate data technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis and Elasticsearch, following established patterns for performance, reliability and maintainability
- Deliver assigned features or components through design, implementation, code review, testing, deployment and production monitoring, seeking guidance for complex or unfamiliar work
- Investigate and resolve defects in distributed systems using structured analysis, logs, metrics and appropriate debugging tools
- Contribute to containerised and event-driven services using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and AWS services
- Write clear, maintainable and well-tested code, and participate constructively in peer reviews and technical discussions
- Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, Quality Assurance, security specialists and other developers to manage dependencies and support iterative delivery
- Apply secure development, data-handling and responsible AI practices, including appropriate verification of AI-assisted outputs and use of approved tools and accounts
- Share knowledge with colleagues, contribute to team documentation and provide task-specific support to less-experienced team members where appropriate
- Keep technical knowledge current in software engineering, cloud technologies, Generative AI and cybersecurity, and suggest practical improvements within the team’s scope
Our take
Due to the fast-evolving nature of cybercrime, companies can struggle to keep their security up-to-date and resilient. Sophos provides managed cybersecurity services to identify and resolve cyberthreats within all sizes of organisations, combining cutting edge cybersecurity tech with expert support teams.
Sophos' system automates the detection and blocking of over 99% of threats, meaning its analysts only have to hunt down and stop the most sophisticated attackers. As well as its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) product - which is the most-used on the market - the company also delivers Incident Response Services for those experiencing an active threat.
Sophos is not a new player in the cybersecurity space, but has demonstrated its dedication to innovation with continued product launches, updates and acquisitions. For example, it recently launched the industry's first AI-Native cybersecurity defense system, showing that its tech remains at the front of the market.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$2.7m
SEED
Total funding: $2.7m
Company benefits
- Remote-first working model & hybrid options
- We encourage teams to get together in person periodically to help facilitate teamwork
- Flexible start and end times for many roles
- Leadership development program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Global internal coaching program (Coach Match)
- Periodic Sophos wellness days off for all Sophos to help employees relax and recharge
- Global wellbeing program, which offers a range of wellbeing resources, including Sophos Wellbeing Webinars, Stress Management Toolkits, and Developing Resilience Courses
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential advice and counseling on a wide range of work and personal issues
- Free annual subscription to the Calm app
- Paid parental leave, caregiver leave & bereavement/compassion leave available
- We host some unforgettable social experiences for our global teams including our music festival SOPH-Fest, go-karting, Sophmudder, and incredible holiday parties!
- Our annual global fitness challenge, SOPH-Fit, sees thousands of employees taking part in our virtual global race around the world
- Each quarter, we celebrate our exceptional global team by running the Sophos Values Awards, which recognizes and rewards employees who embody the Sophos values and who we are as a company
- Health care benefits available worldwide
Company HQ
Abingdon, UK
Leadership
Joe Levy
(CEO)Previously Sophos's CTO. Joe is also a member of Forgepoint Capital's Cybersecurity Advisory Council, a Venture Partner at Allegis Capital and a Board Member at Venafi.
Share this job
View 28 more jobs at Sophos