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Full-time
postgraduate degree
23 days holiday plus public holidays, Private medical insurance, Life insurance, Salary sacrifice pension scheme, Enhanced family leave, Confidential employee assistance program
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for researching and prototyping machine learning solutions, including language models and neural networks, to address complex cybersecurity challenges. Additionally, you will collaborate with software engineers to implement and optimize these models within the company's production software stack.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD or master's degree in machine learning or a related field and possess strong experience with Python-based machine learning libraries. You should be a motivated professional capable of working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team to solve real-world problems.
Full job description
Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.
Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.
At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.
We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.
Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast



Job Description:
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organisations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organisations 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.
As a Machine Learning Researcher, you'll play a key role in diverse projects, from prototyping new ideas to improving existing projects. Collaborating with software engineers, you'll test and implement research outcomes, contributing to our distinctive cyber defence methodology. This position emphasises expertise in machine learning, though will also involve extensive collaboration with software development and security analysis teams.
What will I be doing?
You will be responsible for exploring solutions to interesting problems in a variety of domains, using techniques including language models, neural networks, statistical methods, and classical machine learning where appropriate. You will work both as an independent researcher and in team collaborations. You will also be responsible for implementing your machine learning models in the wider software stack. As we deploy our machine learning models in a variety of settings, including on edge devices, you will be expected to produce optimised solutions for both latency and memory.
Please note this is a hybrid role, with a compulsory attendance of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.
What experience do I need?
We are looking for a curious and motivated machine learning professional with a strong academic or industry background in AI, machine learning, or a related field. You will be comfortable applying machine learning techniques to solve complex real-world problems, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and communicating technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving, and innovation will be key to success in this role.
Essential:
Candidates must have a PhD or master's degree in machine learning or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience with Python machine learning libraries (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
Experience with a variety of machine learning techniques.
Be a team player but with the ability to operate autonomously and take independent decisions.
Desirable:
Familiarity with Linux and Git
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and common threats



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.



As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.



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.
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Machine LearningCybersecurityArtificial IntelligencePythonPyTorchTensorFlowScikit-learnNeural NetworksLanguage ModelsStatistical MethodsLinuxGitEdge DevicesLatency OptimizationMemory OptimizationResearch and Development
Darktrace is a global leader in AI cybersecurity, providing the essential cybersecurity platform to secure organizations today and for an ever-changing future. Darktrace AI learns from each business's unique data in real time, detecting threats and intervening against attacks with precision and speed. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 2,400 employees, each playing a crucial role in protecting nearly 10,000 organizations and communities worldwide from known, unknown, and novel cyber-threats.
Offices: St John's Innovation Park, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 0DS, GB
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