Working at Cambridge Intelligence
A guide for candidates
Hello, and thank you for your interest in a career with us.
This page gives you an idea of who we are, what we do, and what you can expect during your recruitment process. We hope you find it useful.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered on this page, feel free to get in touch. We’d be happy to help: [email protected]
All the best,
Vicky Langford
Talent Manager @ Cambridge Intelligence
Introducing Cambridge Intelligence
At Cambridge Intelligence, we believe that visualizing connections in data will make the world safer.
We build the world’s best software development kits (SDKs) for connected data visualization:
- KeyLines and ReGraph are for graph visualization – the visual analysis of connected data as networks of nodes and links
- KronoGraph is for visual timeline analysis – a scalable way to explore large volumes of connected events over time
More than 250 customers in 28 countries rely on our products to build mission-critical projects and systems for security, cyber threat detection, fraud management and more.
Cambridge Intelligence was founded by Joe Parry, our CEO, back in 2011. Since then, we’ve grown to a team of 60 spread across four countries.
Most of us are based in our Cambridge UK HQ on Hills Road – just a few minutes from the railway station. We also have staff in Lowell (MA) in the US, Vancouver in Canada, and Singapore.
Our development teams
We have three development teams at Cambridge Intelligence – one for each product, plus a fourth dedicated to prototypes.
Each team has a manager, responsible for coordination, sprint planning, team well-being and professional development. Each team also has a product manager to steer the roadmap.
Alongside our product development teams, we have developers embedded in our commercial teams.
Customer-facing developers support our prospects through their evaluations, designing prototypes and proofs-of-concept that showcase our toolkits’ capabilities. Solutions engineers work with our customers, providing training and consulting to help them make the most of their licenses.
Why join our team?
A career at Cambridge Intelligence is unique in many ways. Here’s a few ways we think we stand out.
Friendly teammates
All our teams are different, but they’re united by a genuinely friendly, creative supportive atmosphere.
Problem solving
From stopping terror attacks to securing critical cyber infrastructure, we help our customers make the world safer.
Interesting work
We solve difficult problems and grow our skills with pioneering work, in everything from technical engineering to visual design.
Freedom to innovate
Our developers down tools every Friday to work on their own projects. Learn more about our Friday projects.
Flexible working
We aim to strike a balance between the flexibility of remote working, and the benefits of co-located teams.
All our UK team members work from home up to 80% of the time, usually joining the rest of their team at our Cambridge HQ one day a week.
We also operate a core-hours approach, meaning you start your workday earlier or later to suit your routine.
Our benefits
Development days
Develop skills for your future with 5 fully-funded professional development days every year.
Flexible working
Fit work around your life, with flexible hours and the option to work remotely up to 80% of the time.
Medical & dental
Stay healthy with our medical and dental insurance, and access to mental health support. Add family cover for a fee.
Bonus scheme
When we hit targets, we celebrate! Enjoy bonuses of up to 10% of salary.
Flexible leave
Want longer holidays? Buy the extra days you need or sell the ones you don’t.
Plan for your retirement
With a contributory pension (UK) or Simple IRA Retirement Plan (US).
Relocation packages
Looking to cut your commute? We help cover the costs of relocating to be near our HQ.
Employee discounts
Our partners offer a range of discounts, covering everything from cinema trips to flights and hotels.
Comprehensive insurance
We’ve sourced a range of life and illness cover, giving peace of mind for you and your family.
Interviewing with us
Our recruitment process varies by role, but we usually follow four steps to get to know you better.
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1. Phone interview
- Duration: 30 minutes
- With: our talent manager
- To check: you’re right for the role
- Preparation needed: review your CV, the job advert, and take a look at our website
This informal conversation will make sure we’re not wasting your time.
We’ll check if you have the right experience for the job and give you a chance to talk up your skills and achievements. We’ll also discuss your reasons for wanting to join the Cambridge Intelligence team.
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2. Coding task
- Duration: as long as you need
- With: yourself, in your own time
- To check: your coding skills, and how you approach a challenge
- Preparation needed: review our SDK documentation
If you enjoy writing elegant code, this is your time to shine!
We’ll ask you to create your own data visualization tool with our SDKs. It’s a great way to see what we do and understand our obsession with quality.
We know you have other commitments, so we don’t set a deadline for this task.
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3. Panel interview
- Duration: about 60-75 minutes
- With: the team lead, two teammates and our talent manager
- To check: the value you’ll add to our team
- Preparation needed: read up on us and our products
This is a chance to meet some of your future teammates, and talk through your coding task.
We’ll ask about your experience and achievements, how you prefer to work, and what your professional development priorities might be. We’ll also assess cultural fit – to understand whether you’ll thrive in our team.
Preparation is key for this stage! We love it when candidates bring examples from recent projects and questions for us.
4. Last chat
- Duration: 30 minutes
- With: Joe Parry, our CEO
- To check: your motivations and aspirations
- Preparation needed: none
This final step is an informal catch-up with our founder and CEO, Joe. He’ll be interested to hear about your motivations for joining Cambridge Intelligence, and what you’ll bring to the team.
It’s also a great chance to understand our business from a strategic perspective, and to see how your career will progress with us.
Don’t forget: it’s a two way process
Ask questions, share any concerns and let us know if we’re unclear. We won’t ask trick questions, or try to confuse you.
What happens next?
If you like what you’ve seen so far, we’d love to hear from you!
Applying for a role is easy. Follow any of the links listed above to apply online.
Unsure which role is right for you? Send us your CV and we’ll have a chat.