Role Summary

As a Software Engineer I within the XDR (Extended Detection and Response) Team at Sophos, you will play a pivotal role in developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure applications to combat evolving cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly with our cybersecurity ecosystem.

What you will do

• Develop reusable, testable, and efficient code to meet software requirements and standards.
• Design, code, modify, test, and debug application programs of varying complexity levels.
• Implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Ensure the implementation of robust security and data protection measures within applications.
• Integrate data storage solutions to support the storage and retrieval of critical information.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
• 1-3 yrs of relevant experience in Java/Python
• Proven experience in software development, preferably in the cybersecurity domain.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.