Product Executive

Darktrace

Darktrace

Product
Cambridge, MA, USA
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2024

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 8,400 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications. The company’s European R&D center is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Darktrace has more than 2,400 employees located globally. Customers include public sector agencies, education institutions, media, organizations supplying critical infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, named one of TIME magazine’s “Most Influential Companies” for 2021 and one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative AI Companies” in 2022. For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

Darktrace are looking for Product Executive at all levels to be attached to its product development teams in Cambridge. Currently this role is performed in tandem with the technical development of the products.

At Darktrace our recruitment is focused on the right person, personality, and aptitude. As such industry knowledge, while beneficial, is not required – you will learn on the job. We will consider people with demonstrable success in any previous role.

This role would be suitable with someone who possess an inquisitive mindset for continuous learning and who will proactively engage in Research and development.

The role would suit a humanities graduate with a desire for learning new areas, a technical graduate with a creative aptitude or an individual with a background in a disciplined career path seeking a career change.

The role is based in our Cambridge Headquarters, and you will be expected to be available to work from the office whenever required.

Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of the specific cyber security product.
• Immerse yourself in the specific industry and investigating the competitive landscape.
• Work alongside the technical team behind the creation of the technology.
• Work on advising marketing departments on correct industry terminology.
• Take responsibility for security initiatives and manage diverse Security requirements
• Be organized and be able to operate independently or collaboratively towards a set goal.
• Demonstrate strong problem- solving skills and demonstrate a strong ownership mentality
• Communicate complex security concepts clearly and deliver presentations to internal teams
• This role reports into the technical owner of the product.


Candidate Requirements:

• Writing product documentation – explaining concepts you know in clear language.
• Testing new features and workflow.
• Delivering internal messaging on new features.
• Collating materials for publication.
• Prioritizing features and issues according to business requirements.
• Advising the technical owners on changes to the landscape.
• Advising the technical owners on product performance.
• Defining the best way to demonstrate the technology.

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday + a day off for your birthday, rising to 25 (+ birthday) after 2 years
• All UK public holidays
• BUPA healthcare with premiums fully paid by Darktrace for employee + eligible family members
• Salary Sacrifice pension scheme with company contribution of 4% and employee contribution of 5%
• Life Insurance 4x salary
• Cycle to work scheme

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