Software Engineer, ActiveAI Security Portal (TypeScript & JavaScript)

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

12/7/2024

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense 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. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

What will I be doing:

The ActiveAI Security Portal team work on unifying product access across the Darktrace suite to enhance the customer experience. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for developing robust authentication flows, advancing product-to-product communication and building plugins. As you will be helping to integrate products for a wide range of teams, you will be exposed to many varied technologies and stakeholders.

As a Software Engineer within the ActiveAI Security portal team, your role will also 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.
  
  

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

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 TypeScript and JavaScript and will 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,
• Experienced with statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems,
• Familiar with Docker,
• Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments would be beneficial.
  
  

Experience of working with a range of other programming languages such as Python and Rust 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 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.