Software Engineer, Darktrace
Respond, C++
2+ days a week in office
AI cybersecurity solutions
Be an early applicant
AI cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
2+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To free the world from cyber disruption.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for candidates who have a solution focused mindset combined with an analytical approach to problem-solving
- During the interview process you’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to program using C++ and will show an understanding of writing code in a production environment
- You should also be familiar with things such as Linux environments, Docker and containers as well as demonstrating some networking and domain knowledge. Additionally, it’s likely that you’ll be:
- Comfortable working autonomously and taking independent decisions as well as having the ability to work cooperatively within a team,
- Able to show knowledge or interest in cyber-security / malware forensics,
- Experienced with statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems,
- Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments would be beneficial
What the job involves
- You will join the new and rapidly expanding R&D team in London
- The R&D teams at Darktrace create and improve the products behind the company’s rapid growth
- Our software engineers work on a wide variety of projects and with a diverse toolset
- As a C++ focused Software Engineer within the Respond team, you will be responsible and improving our ability to stop in-progress cyber-attacks using proprietary software and third-party integrations
- 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. You will also
- 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
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.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
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Leadership
Poppy Gustafsson
(CEO)Previously a Corporate Controller at HP, a Fund Accountant at Amadeus Capital Partners and an Assistant Manager at Deloitte.
Jack Stockdale
(CTO)Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.
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