Product Manager - NDR

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.    

Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI.  Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.   

At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility.  We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked.   We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.  

We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them. 

Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast 





Job Description:

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Darktrace Product team as a Product Manager, with a dedicated focus on Network Detection and Response (NDR) offering. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about shaping innovative cybersecurity products and ensuring they deliver meaningful value to customers operating in complex environments.

Please note, this is a hybrid role, requiring compulsory attendance of 2 days a week in either the Cambridge or London offices.

What Will I Be Doing?

As a Product Manager, you will play a central role in shaping the direction and success of your product area. You will develop a deep and well-rounded understanding of the product itself, its underlying technology, the customer use cases it serves, and the broader market landscape in which it operates. Using these insights, you will ensure that product features and enhancements consistently align with user needs while supporting high standards of quality and continuous improvement. Acting as a subject matter expert across the organisation, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance communication, strengthen coordination, and drive overall product effectiveness.

Collaboration Areas:

Research & Development (R&D)

• Represent customer needs and help prioritise features and fixes.

• Test new functionality and provide actionable feedback.

• Support clear documentation and communication of product updates.

Product Marketing

• Partner on product messaging, positioning, and go‑to‑market strategy.

• Contribute to launch planning, enablement, and demo/documentation creation.

• Provide insight from customer feedback and market intelligence.

Go‑To‑Market (GTM) Teams

• Build strong relationships with technical GTM teams and support customer insight gathering.

• Deliver training and maintain accurate product information internally.

• Ensure GTM teams can confidently position, sell, and support the product.

What experience do I need:

For the NDR-focused Product Manager role, experienced candidates should bring one or more of the following:

• Experience in delivering cyber security outcomes in Network Security

• Experience deploying and using Darktrace / NETWORK

You will thrive in this role if you are collaborative, analytically minded, and excited by the opportunity to influence the development of industry‑leading cybersecurity technology





Benefits:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,

• Additional day off for your birthday,

• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,

• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,

• Enhanced family leave,

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,

• Cycle to work scheme.





As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability. 





Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.