Python / Javascript Software Engineer Cambridge

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Darktrace Ltd
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What will I be doing:

As a software engineer, you will be responsible for developing robust authentication flows, advancing product-to-product communication, and building plugins. You will be helping to integrate products for a wide range of teams, exposing you to many varied technologies and stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Contributing to rapid prototyping of new and innovative ideas to further improve Darktrace's services and offerings,
  • Improving the performance and competencies of existing products and platforms,
  • Investigating and furthering our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks.

What experience do I need:

We welcome applications from 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 Python and JavaScript and show an understanding of writing code in a production environment. 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,
  • Familiar with Docker,
  • Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments.

Experience working with a range of other programming languages such as Node.JS or TypeScript would also be beneficial but isn't essential.

Benefits we offer:

  • 23 days' holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
  • Additional day off for your birthday,
  • Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner, and children,
  • Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
  • Enhanced family leave,
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
  • Cycle to work scheme.
Date Posted: 24 April 2025
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