Python Software Engineer

Job Description

Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, is seeking a Python Software Engineer to join its R&D team in Cambridge. The successful candidate will contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototyping to structured development, furthering the company's unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks. Innovation and creativity are highly encouraged.Role involves:

• Contributing to projects ranging from the rapid prototyping of new ideas
• Working to the solid structured development of existing platforms
• Working towards the aim of furthering our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks

Requirements:

• Core competency in Python development
• Solution-focused mindset with an analytical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to program using Python and understanding of writing code in a production environment
• Comfortable working autonomously and cooperatively within a team
• Knowledge or interest in cyber-security / malware forensics
• Experience with statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems
• Familiarity with Docker
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments (beneficial)
• Experience with JavaScript, Rust, and C++ (beneficial)

Darktrace offers:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.