Software Engineer, DPI

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Darktrace Full time

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 .

What will I be doing:

The Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) team specialises in developing advance technologies for monitoring, analysing and storing of network traffic on high-bandwidth networks. The team is responsible for building robust software solutions that enable real-time traffic inspection and data storage for future forensic analysis. Leveraging expertise in network architecture, packet-level data processing - creating sophisticated traffic analysers that ensure visibility into network activities, detect anomalies and support other parts of Darktrace’s software in threat detection.

In this role, you will dive into core software modules written in C++, collaborating closely with a variety of technologies and applications. You will also be responsible for but not limited to:

Working with small, task-oriented teams, complemented by experienced members,Showcasing your adaptability by taking on projects independently, igniting innovation and cultivating fresh ideas,Prioritising tasks efficiently to drive progress on broader initiatives while swiftly navigating immediate challenges.

This role offers a hybrid setup, with a minimum requirement of two days per week in our Cambridge office.

What experience do I need:

We are looking for 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 C++ and will show an understanding of writing code in a production environment. You should also be familiar with things such as Linux environments, Docker and containers as well as demonstrating some networking and domain knowledge. 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,Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments would be beneficial.

Experience of working with a range of other programming languages such as Python, Rust or JavaScript, 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.

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