Software Engineer, Darktrace

Respond, C++

Salary not provided
SQL
Python
Linux
C++
Entry, Junior and Mid level
London

2+ days a week in office

Darktrace

AI cybersecurity solutions

Open for applications

Darktrace

AI cybersecurity solutions

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSaaSCyber Security

Open for applications

Salary not provided
SQL
Python
Linux
C++
Entry, Junior and Mid level
London

2+ days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSaaSCyber Security

Company mission

To free the world from cyber disruption.

Role

Who you are

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

What the job involves

  • 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
  • In this role you will be working daily with core software modules which are written in C++ and be 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

Application process

  • Applications are welcomed from both experienced engineers and recent graduates

Salary benchmarks

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.

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Insights

Led by a woman
Top investors

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

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

Previously a Corporate Controller at HP, a Fund Accountant at Amadeus Capital Partners and an Assistant Manager at Deloitte.

Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.

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