adminSophos is a global cybersecurity leader known for building advanced security solutions that help organizations defend against modern cyber threats.
Following its February 2025 acquisition of Secureworks, Sophos has brought together two major innovators in the cybersecurity space. This combination has strengthened its position as the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, now supporting more than 28,000 organizations.
Sophos offers a broad security portfolio that includes: Endpoint security, Network security, Email security, Cloud security, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Next-generation SIEM capabilities, Managed risk services, Advisory security services.
Role Summary
Sophos is hiring a Junior Software Engineer to join its Security Features team.
This is an exciting early-career opportunity for someone who wants to build meaningful software in a real production environment—software that directly helps protect customers at scale.
As part of a fast-paced and highly capable engineering team, you’ll contribute to the design, architecture, and development of systems from the ground up. You’ll gain practical experience across the full software development lifecycle, including:
- Understanding product and technical requirements
- Implementing features
- Testing solutions
- Deploying production-ready code
- Debugging and improving live systems
This role is ideal for someone who is still early in their engineering journey but eager to learn by building.
Sophos is looking for a curious, adaptable, and thoughtful engineer who wants to strengthen their software foundations while working alongside experienced teammates in a mission-driven cybersecurity environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Junior Software Engineer, you’ll work on both frontend and backend systems while building the technical depth needed to grow into a strong full-stack or systems-oriented engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Write code primarily in TypeScript
- Contribute across:
- Frontend development (e.g., React)
- *Backend services
- Design and implement APIs that:
- Query data
- Aggregate data
- Serve data reliably at scale
- Debug production issues and improve:
- System performance
- Reliability
- Code quality
- Learn cloud infrastructure fundamentals using Infrastructure as Code tools such as:
- Terraform
- Research, prototype, and evaluate technical solutions
- Make thoughtful engineering trade-offs when solving problems
- Participate in:
- Code reviews
- Automated testing
- Safe and frequent release processes
- Use modern AI coding tools to accelerate learning and improve delivery speed while still building strong long-term engineering skills
- Collaborate with:
- Experienced engineers
- Product Managers
- UI Designers
- Cyber Analysts
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be solving real security problems—not just shadowing others.
What You’ll Bring
Sophos is looking for someone with strong core technical fundamentals and the mindset to grow quickly in a collaborative engineering environment.
Essential Requirements
Strong Computer Science Fundamentals
You should have a solid grasp of:
- Data structures
- Algorithms
- Software design
- Debugging principles
Practical Coding Experience
You should have experience writing your own code through one or more of the following:
- Academic projects
- Internships
- Personal projects
- Open-source contributions
Problem-Solving Ability
- Ability to break down ambiguous problems
- Ability to think through trade-offs in a structured way
Communication Skills
- Clear written communication
- Clear verbal communication
Growth Mindset
- Curiosity
- Continuous learning
- Willingness to take ownership
Education / Equivalent Experience
- BSc in Computer Science
- Or a related numerate discipline
- Or equivalent practical experience
Desirable Skills
These are helpful but not mandatory:
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
(Professional experience is not required) - Familiarity with frontend development using:
- React
- Angular
- Familiarity with backend development and API endpoint creation
- Understanding of:
- Relational databases
- NoSQL databases
- Exposure to automated testing, including:
- Unit testing
- Integration testing
- End-to-end testing
- Familiarity with:
- REST APIs
- GraphQL
- Interest in:
- Cybersecurity
- Distributed systems
Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity
This is a standout opportunity for early-career developers because it offers something many junior roles don’t:
Real Production Impact
You won’t be limited to low-stakes internal tasks. You’ll work on systems that protect customers in real-world environments.
Broad Technical Exposure
You’ll gain experience across:
- Frontend engineering
- Backend development
- API design
- Cloud infrastructure
- Testing
- Debugging
- Production reliability
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