Software Engineer (Agentic AI)

• As a member of the Sophos Agentic AI team, the Software Engineer II designs, builds and supports reliable AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities
• The role applies sound software engineering practices to moderately scoped, varied assignments, collaborating with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver secure, scalable services and customer value
• Work with engineering leads, architects, product management and delivery partners to understand requirements, clarify technical options and contribute to implementation plans
• Design, develop, test and maintain cloud-native microservices and REST APIs using Python and relevant frameworks such as FastAPI , FastMCP and Temporal
• Contribute to LLM-powered applications and the supporting services used to develop, deploy, observe and operate them
• Integrate data technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis and Elasticsearch, following established patterns for performance, reliability and maintainability
• Deliver assigned features or components through design, implementation, code review, testing, deployment and production monitoring, seeking guidance for complex or unfamiliar work
• Investigate and resolve defects in distributed systems using structured analysis, logs, metrics and appropriate debugging tools
• Contribute to containerised and event-driven services using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and AWS services
• Write clear, maintainable and well-tested code, and participate constructively in peer reviews and technical discussions
• Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, Quality Assurance, security specialists and other developers to manage dependencies and support iterative delivery
• Apply secure development, data-handling and responsible AI practices, including appropriate verification of AI-assisted outputs and use of approved tools and accounts
• Share knowledge with colleagues, contribute to team documentation and provide task-specific support to less-experienced team members where appropriate
• Keep technical knowledge current in software engineering, cloud technologies, Generative AI and cybersecurity, and suggest practical improvements within the team’s scope

Benefits

• We encourage teams to get together in person periodically to help facilitate teamwork
• Remote-first working model & hybrid options
• Flexible start and end times for many roles
• Leadership development program
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Global internal coaching program (Coach Match)
• Periodic Sophos wellness days off for all Sophos to help employees relax and recharge
• Global wellbeing program, which offers a range of wellbeing resources, including Sophos Wellbeing Webinars, Stress Management Toolkits, and Developing Resilience Courses
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential advice and counseling on a wide range of work and personal issues
• Free annual subscription to the Calm app
• Paid parental leave, caregiver leave & bereavement/compassion leave available
• We host some unforgettable social experiences for our global teams including our music festival SOPH-Fest, go-karting, Sophmudder, and incredible holiday parties!
• Our annual global fitness challenge, SOPH-Fit, sees thousands of employees taking part in our virtual global race around the world
• Each quarter, we celebrate our exceptional global team by running the Sophos Values Awards, which recognizes and rewards employees who embody the Sophos values and who we are as a company
• Health care benefits available worldwide- Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD and Unix/Linux development environments
• Involvement across the software delivery lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment and operational support
• Practical development of web services, microservices or REST APIs using Python or a comparable language
• Relevant professional software development experience delivering production code within a collaborative engineering environment
• Sound Python development skills and the ability to produce readable, maintainable and tested code
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor or Codex
• Ability to analyse technical information, exercise judgement within defined practices and escalate appropriately when risk or complexity exceeds role scope
• Working knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native application concepts
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don’t let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply
• Application of structured problem-solving to varied technical issues within established engineering standards and practices
• Ability to use SQL and data stores such as PostgreSQL or Redis; ability to learn related platforms such as Elasticsearch
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to work productively across engineering and product disciplines
• Working knowledge of API development and a framework such as FastAPI, Flask or Django
• Ability to use approved AI-assisted development tools responsibly, verify generated outputs and protect confidential, customer and personal data
• While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship
• Knowledge of cybersecurity products or concepts such as XDR, MDR, SIEM or SOAR
• Task-specific coaching, knowledge sharing or support for peers or less-experienced colleagues
• Understanding of AI agent patterns, retrieval-augmented generation or conversational AI systems
• Work with cloud-native or distributed systems in a cybersecurity, data-intensive or similarly complex domain
• Knowledge of Temporal, event-driven architectures or large-scale data processing
• Contribution to Generative AI, large language model or AI-enabled software solutions