Software Engineer

Sophos

Software Engineer contributing to Windows Endpoint team building cybersecurity products for organizations. Involves design, development, testing, and maintenance of software components.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and implementation of product features that align with technical strategy, quality standards, and functional requirements.
Develop full lifecycle code from development, testing, production, and subsequent fixes and improvements.
Participate in release planning, providing reliable estimations and delivering work that meets scope and quality expectations.
Engage in code reviews and other collaborative engineering practices.
Take part in daily standups, sprint ceremonies, and retrospective discussions.
Participate in security reviews of new development to help ensure compliance with Sophos security requirements and industry best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues as a first responder in the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong foundations in computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures, algorithms, software design, and debugging).
Experience writing your own code through academic projects, internships, personal projects, or open-source contributions.
Ability to break down ambiguous problems and reason through trade-offs.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Curiosity, continuous learning, and a willingness to take ownership.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Practical experience of developing code in C++
Working knowledge of Python or other scripting language.
Experience of developing for Microsoft Windows platforms
Experience of Microsoft Windows driver development.
Interest in cybersecurity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our people are what makes Sophos special – we demonstrate shared vision, talent, innovation, and creativity, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit.
Employee-led diversity and inclusion groups that build community within Sophos and provide internal education and advocacy (e.g. Sophos Women in Tech group to improve gender parity, encourage gender-balanced leadership, and support career progression at Sophos)
Sophos Environment Network and employee challenges to contribute to sustainability and reduce our environmental footprint
Annual commitment to charity and fundraising across our global sites and volunteer days for employees to give back to local communities
Global trivia competitions to keep our minds sharp
Global Mental Health days off work for all Sophos to help employees relax and recharge
Monthly employee wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Employee rewards and thanks, such as our free annual subscription to Calm

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data StructuresAlgorithmsDebuggingSoftware DesignC++PythonScripting LanguageCode DevelopmentTroubleshootingRelease Planning

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCuriosityContinuous LearningOwnershipProblem-Solving