Senior Software Engineer (C++ & Swift)

Front Door Defense
London, UK
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Code Review Cyber Security Dynamical Systems Rapid Prototyping Process C++14 Docker

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., * 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;
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality solutions;
  • Participating in and contributing to code reviews to ensure engineering excellence and knowledge sharing;
  • Writing and maintaining high-quality tests, documentation, and developer enablement materials;
  • Driving the advancement of our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks;
  • Fostering innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project-based development;
  • Developing and mentoring team members in core competencies across multiple programming languages, with opportunities to specialize in specific technology areas.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in modern C++;
  • Experienced with Swift or keen to deepen your expertise;
  • Knowledgeable in Unix/macOS development environments;
  • Comfortable working autonomously, making sound technical decisions, while collaborating effectively within a team;
  • Knowledgeable or deeply interested in cyber-security and malware forensics;
  • Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems;
  • Proficient with Docker;
  • Familiar with cloud computing environments.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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.

About the company

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.

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