Junior Software Engineer, Sophos
Linux
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Job no longer available
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
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
- Experience of developing code in C++
- Working knowledge of Python and bash
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and apply them to the role
- Technical problem solving
- Effective communicator with different types of audience
- BEng in Computer Science or other numerate discipline, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of developing software on Linuxplatforms
- Experience with automated regression testing (e.g. Robot Framework)
- Experience of working within Agile development methodologies
- Experience of continuous integration, build and test
What the job involves
- Our Engineering team develop the next generation of Sophos products and technologies for which we’ve become known around the world
- We are passionate about utilizing new technologies, approaches, and products to revolutionize how security technology interacts with the user; engaged in solving the problem of balancing detection, protection, and performance; and have a penchant for solving complex technical challenges in a creative manner
- This role provides the opportunity to work in an open and collaborative Agile environment as part of our Linux team, developing our ever-growing Cloud-managed Linux Endpoint solution
- You will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge projects at the forefront of the industry including Detection, Protection, and Remediation functionality as part of XDR and MDR solutions
- Write product code along with test automation to deliver against project timescales, quality and requirements
- Actively contribute to release planning and drive for high-value and high-quality solutions which meet business needs
- Participate in the design of products in line with asset technical strategy, quality and functionality requirements
- Help onboard and mentor more junior team members and participate in skills-sharing exercises
- Establish an area of responsibility within the team for which you are the foremost expert
- Contribute to daily stand-ups, kick-offs, collaborative triages and retrospective meetings
- Participate in security reviews of new developments to ensure that released products comply with Sophos’ security requirements and industry best practice
- Other duties and responsibilities as directed
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.
Leveraging AI and machine learning, 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, serving over 15,000 customers, 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 such as that of BAE spinout SOC.OS that have kept its tech at the front of the market. Alongside many of its peers, the effects of the economic climate have caused Sophos to cut staff as it focusses on achieving “the optimal balance of growth and profitability", but this recent hiccup does not take away from its position as a market leader continuously leading adaption in the space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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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
Kris Hagerman
(CEO, not founder)Former CEO of Corel Corporation, who previously served as Group President of Data Center Management at Symantec. Was also Executive VP and GM of Storage and Server Management at Veritas Software, as well as CEO and Founder of both Bigbook and Affinia.
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