Darktrace

Senior Software Engineer (C++ & Swift)

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2 days ago
Cambridge, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

  • Build, design, and maintain the macOS codebase using modern C++ and Swift.
  • Lead and contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototypes to structured development of existing platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
  • Write and maintain tests, documentation, and developer enablement materials.
  • Advance methodologies for defending against unknown cyberattacks.
  • Develop and mentor team members across multiple programming languages and technology areas.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with modern C++.
  • Experience with Swift or willingness to deepen Swift expertise.
  • Knowledge of Unix and macOS development environments.
  • Ability to work autonomously, make sound technical decisions, and collaborate effectively.
  • Knowledge of or strong interest in cybersecurity and malware forensics.
  • Experience in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems.
  • Proficiency with Docker.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing environments.
  • Ability to demonstrate production-quality coding and clear reasoning about complex systems during the interview process.

Benefits

  • 23 days of holiday plus public holidays, rising to 25 days after two years of service.
  • Additional birthday day off.
  • Private medical insurance covering the employee, cohabiting partner, and children.
  • Life insurance worth four times base salary.
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
  • Enhanced family leave.
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring attendance at the Cambridge office two days per week.

Tech Stack

C++DockermacOSSwift

Categories

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About Darktrace

1,001-5,000 employees

Darktrace is a global leader in AI cybersecurity, providing the essential cybersecurity platform to secure organizations today and for an ever-changing future. Darktrace AI learns from each business's unique data in real time, detecting threats and intervening against attacks with precision and speed. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 2,400 employees, each playing a crucial role in protecting nearly 10,000 organizations and communities worldwide from known, unknown, and novel cyber-threats.

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