senior Software Engineer ic · Posted May 6, 2026

About this role

Darktrace is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Cambridge Office, United Kingdom. The posting calls out experience with Swift, Docker, Linux, Cloud Computing.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cambridge Office, United Kingdom
Posted
May 6, 2026

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Job description

from Darktrace careers

Darktrace 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 esteemed R&D teams in Cambridge, where you'll play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of products driving our company’s rapid growth. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll lead and contribute across a broad range of initiatives using a diverse and modern technology stack.
Please note this is a hybrid role and requires attendance in the Cambridge office 2 days a week

What will I be doing:

  • Building, designing, and maintaining the macOS codebase using modern C++ and Swift;
  • Leading and contributing to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms;
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on Darktrace careers →
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