Software Engineer in Test

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:

About the Role

We’re looking for talentedSoftware Engineers in Test (SETs) who are passionate about quality, developer experience, and building scalable test solutions.

In this role, you will sit at the heart of engineering—partnering with developers and product teams to ensure quality is embedded from the very start. This isn’t traditional QA. You’ll design systems, build frameworks, and influence how software is built, tested, and released.

If you enjoybuilding tools, breaking systems in smart ways, and raising the engineering bar, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintainautomated test frameworks across API, UI, integration, and regression layers,
• Developscalable, reliable automated test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines,
• Collaborate with engineers to implementshift-left testing practices and improve overall code quality,
• Identify, document, and track defects withclear, reproducible steps and technical insight,
• Analyse test results and failures, providingmeaningful, actionable feedback to engineering teams,
• Contribute to test strategy includingtest data management and environment optimisation,
• Participate incode reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives,
• Supportperformance, load, and security testing where required.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such asCypress, Playwright, pytest, or similar,
• Proficiency in at least one language:JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, or Rust,
• Experience working withCI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices,
• Solid understanding oftesting methodologies, test levels, and best practices,
• Experience testing APIs using tools likePostman, REST Assured, or equivalent,
• Familiarity withDocker, Kubernetes, or other containerised environments (desirable),
• Strongdebugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills,
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with a passion for improving engineering quality.

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity toshape testing strategy and tooling across a growing engineering organisation,
• A collaborative environment focused onengineering excellence and continuous improvement,
• Exposure to modern technologies, tooling, and scalable systems,
• A culture that valuesinnovation, ownership, and quality.

Benefits:

• 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.

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.