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:
As a Software Test Engineer, you will be helping to build Darktrace's Attack Service Management (ASM) platform and related services that Darktrace is developing.
What will I be doing:
The role primarily focuses of Darktrace/ASM software changes, which includes validating error-free software, ensuring changes meet requirements, and reporting findings to developers. Additionally, it involves creating test plans, automating testing processes, and improving QA efficiency with automated test scripts. Contributing to and validating documentation against business needs is also part of the role. Other responsibilities include:
- Conducting thorough testing of the ASM platform to ensure its functionality and performance,
- Assisting in automating testing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy,
- Helping with creating and maintaining documentation related to testing processes and outcomes.
What experience do I need:
To be suitable for this position you should have expertise in software testing, fluency in English (both written and spoken), and ideally knowledge of cyber security and internet protocols. Key competences also include :
- Analytical thinking,
- A preference for scrum and agile processes,
- A strong orientation towards quality,
- Collaboration is essential, so you should be willing to help, learn, and share knowledge and expertise,
- An inquisitive mindset is also highly valued.
Benefits:
25 days’ holiday + all public holidays,
Additional day off for your birthday,
Commuting allowance,
Pension Scheme,
Life & Disability insurance,
Employee Assistance Program,
Bicycle Leasing Scheme.
Top Skills
What We Do
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 5,500 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks.
The company’s fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it.
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company has 1,500 employees and over 30 offices worldwide.
Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine’s ‘Most Influential Companies’ for 2021.








