Specialist Software Engineer in London

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day. Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.

At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.

We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.

Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast

This hybrid role requires attendance in the Cambridge office for 2 days a week.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical direction and leadership for projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms.
• Spearhead the advancement of our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
• Champion innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project-based development.
• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for specialized technical areas, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term goals.
• Mentor and develop team members in core competencies across various programming languages, with opportunities to specialize in specific technology areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business goals and drive organizational success.
• Engage with executive leadership to communicate technical strategies, project progress, and align on company-wide initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Comfortable working autonomously and making high-level strategic decisions, while also being able to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Highly knowledgeable or deeply interested in cyber-security and malware forensics.
• Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems.
• Proficient with Docker.
• Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments.
• Experienced with a range of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Rust, and C++.
• Skilled in software architecture and design patterns.
• Familiar with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Proficient in version control systems like Git.

As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.