Specialist Software Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Specialist Software Engineer (Python): Developing and prototyping innovative cybersecurity solutions with an accent on threat detection and platform scalability. Focus on building robust, production-quality code to defend against unknown cyber-attacks within a cross-functional R&D environment.

Location: Hybrid position, must be able to attend the London office at least 2 days a week.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity, protecting nearly 10,000 organizations worldwide with its proprietary Active AI Security Platform.

What you will do

• Prototype and develop new features to enhance cybersecurity services and offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers and technical strategists to optimize system speed and scale.
• Contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototyping to structured platform development.
• Advance methodologies for defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
• Address operational challenges through automation and optimization.
• Coach team members on security best practices and coordinate changes across components.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills with the ability to write production-quality code.
• Experience with continuous integration systems such as GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of or interest in cybersecurity and malware forensics.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Must be based in or able to commute to London for hybrid office attendance.

Nice to have

• Experience with Rust or C++.
• Experience with SASE platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• 23 days of holiday plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Life insurance at 4x base salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme and enhanced family leave.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program and cycle to work scheme.