Software Engineer (Python)
Darktrace · Cambridge Office, United Kingdom
About this role
Darktrace is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Cambridge Office, United Kingdom. The posting calls out experience with JavaScript, Rust, Docker, Cloud Computing.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Cambridge Office, United Kingdom
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
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Job description
from Darktrace careersDarktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.
The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.


Job Description:
Join our dynamic R&D teams in Cambridge and London, where you'll contribute to the development and enhancement of products driving our company's rapid growth.
Please not this is a hybrid position that requires attendance in the Cambridge office at least 2 days a week.
What will I be doing:
As a Software Engineer, you will own the prototyping and development of new and innovative ideas to further improve Darktrace’s services and offerings while balancing creativity, logical thinking and time constraints to implement novel features.