Launch your career in tech sales
We're hiring SDRs across the globe!
Join the rocketship!
Darktrace serves 10,000 customers, protecting them with self-learning AI that stops emerging threats and defends their most valuable assets.
We're looking for smart, outgoing teammates to join Darktrace's Sales Development Academy–one of the most strategic and invested SDR programs in the world. This is a place you can learn and grow, so get ready to hitch your career to a rocket!
Get ready to grow!
This is just where your journey begins. We'll help you master the skills for long-term success in tech.
SDR onboarding
Months 1-3: Learn Darktrace and SDR foundational skills
SDR skills mastery
Months 3-12: Get coaching tailored to your individual gaps and goals
Next role readiness
Months 12-18: Prepare for your promotion
The proof is in the promotions
SDR promotion paths
Faith
Before Darktrace: Insurance Sales
Promo path: SDR to Sales Rep
Quinton
Before Darktrace: Gym Membership Manager
Promo path: SDR to SDR Manager
Madison
Before Darktrace: Financial and Estate Planning
Promo path: SDR to Solutions Engineer
Tommy
Before Darktrace: Online Brand Marketer
Promo path: SDR to Customer Success Operations Director
Hiring locations
Our security spans the globe, and so does our SDR team
My journey from SDR to Account Executive has been a transformative experience, fueling my passion for sales and leadership. The mentorship I received, alongside a collaborative culture, empowered me to exceed my quotas and reach Presidents Club in my first year as an AE. My tenure as a SDR is a testament to how investing in people can elevate not just careers, but entire teams.”
Joining Darktrace as an SDR was one of the best decisions I've made for my sales career. It provided a clear path for growth, equipping me with the skills and experience to excel. This foundation led to becoming a 3x President’s Club attendee, earning three promotions, and now serving as a Senior Sales Team Lead. I’m truly grateful to work at a company that invests in its people and provides the right tools for success!"
My time as a Darktrace SDR allowed me to build crucial skills in customer engagement, effective communication, and resilience, which shaped me into the professional that I am today. This foundation has been instrumental in my current role as Sales Enablement Manager, where I help our Sales/Marketing teams thrive!"
I’m incredibly proud to have been a SDR at Darktrace! It’s a truly fantastic role that has equipped me with an array of skills I continue to use on a daily basis. The role provides tremendous opportunity for progression based on a meritocratic culture that encompasses all the enablement, mentorship, and support needed to succeed in the role, and beyond."
During my time as an SDR, I developed skills including becoming more resilient, driven by continuous improvement & becoming a stronger communicator. Also through good promotion opportunities, I was able to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills along with supporting my team to improve and ramp up which naturally progressed my ability to train and support people. This of course played an important role and inspired me to move internally to a Sales Enablement Trainer role."
Starting as a SDR at Darktrace has helped me in many ways in the role I currently have, it helped me to develop a strong work ethic which would be applicable anywhere. But also, by moving between different departments I am able to apply things I learned about the sales processes and customers to the finance side of Darktrace. This has given me a better understanding of Darktrace as a whole."
Frequently asked
questions
SDR pay is a combination of base salary and commission, both paid monthly.
SDRs earn commissions by booking meetings and sourcing early-stage deals for the sales teams to pursue.
Our SDRs have the flexibility to train and work in a hybrid environment, enjoying the comfort of home as well as networking and collaborating in local offices. Events like cybersecurity tradeshows and our annual President’s Club trip (for top performers) also provide opportunities for travel.
Once we select your résumé, we’ll schedule a short phone call to learn more about you and your interest in Darktrace. Next, we’ll ask qualified candidates to interview with an SDR manager via video conference. And the final step is a panel interview and role-playing scenario with our SDR leadership team.
At Darktrace, we proudly support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employee resource groups are invaluable pillars as we work to foster a culture of inclusion, showcase inspiring speakers, and provide opportunities for our people. We’re always looking for more ways to lift each other up and grow together.
We've promoted over 100 SDRs to other roles at Darktrace, including Sales, Sales Enablement, Renewals, Customer Success, and SDR Leadership. SDR promotions typically happen after 12-18 months in the role.
Our SDR leaders bring passion and experience into our SDR Bootcamp to help you get off to a fast start. In classroom lectures, role playing exercises, peer shadowing, and buddy-guided practice rounds, you’ll learn how to cold call, use top-notch SDR tools, and speak confidently about Darktrace and cybersecurity.
Additionally, we know ongoing education fuels long-term success, and we’re proud to use tailored development plans to help each SDR continue to improve along the way, mastering the skills for this role while preparing for what's next.
We offer comprehensive health plans, supportive parental and family leave, retirement contributions, referral bonuses, paid time off, and more. SDRs can also look forward to team outings and opportunities to earn extra performance rewards.