Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.
For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.
Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.
What will I be doing:
You will join the dedicated R&D teams in Cambridge that 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 senior engineer within the Windows cSensor team you will be focused on producing software designed to be deployed directly on to customer devices to improve Darktrace's security coverage of devices outside the corporate network.
As a senior engineer within the Windows cSenor team, your will be responsible but not limited to:
- Contributing to rapid prototyping of new and innovative ideas to further improve Darktrace’s services and offerings,
- Improving on core software modules written in C++
- Working with various component technologies and applications (e.g. docker, terraform).
Innovation is of paramount importance and as such, creativity in approach is encouraged as much as traditional project-based development.
This is a hybrid role, and the expectation would be to work at least 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.
To find out more about our world-class products and wider business, please consult our website www.darktrace.com.
What experience do I need:
We welcome applications from engineers who have a solution focused mindset combined with an analytical approach and problem-solving skills. 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. Additionally, it’s likely that you’ll be:
- Experience with writing and deploying software on devices using the Windows operating system,
- Experience working as a senior member of a small team,
- Experience developing kernel drivers,
- Understanding of Endpoint Detection Systems.
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 which covers 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.
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Darktrace London, England Office
80 Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 0BP
