Software engineer

THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED VPN, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE.

If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands.

Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data.

The Threat Protection department is responsible for all of the cybersecurity features inside our products to secure our users from malicious actions and ensure customer privacy. To achieve the desired security goals, we are sharp and base our attitude on high ethical standards and integrity.

Our Threat Protection team combines its expertise and innovative approach to develop advanced, trustworthy products for our users. We acknowledge that success starts with having the right people in the right place. Currently, we’re looking for new team members to join us.

The Threat Protection Team’s mission is encoded in its name - we provide threat protection software-defined solutions for our users. Our team is passionate about solving complex systems, network, software development, automation, and programming-related riddles. Our projects vary from the privacy of the user to malware protection. The team writes code that is deployed at scale, serving hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. That sounds like the challenge you were looking for - read on!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of Threat Protection features for the NordVPN application with support from experienced team members;
• Implement, improve, debug, and maintain software components using C++ and related technologies;
• Work with selected parts of the system, such as libraries, tools, native application components, and platform-specific integrations;
• Write clear, maintainable, and testable code following team standards and best practices;
• Test your own work using appropriate methods, such as unit tests, integration tests, manual validation, or debugging tools;
• Participate in code reviews by learning from feedback, improving your solutions, and gradually contributing constructive feedback to others;
• Collaborate openly with team members, ask questions when needed, and communicate progress, blockers, and risks in a timely manner.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ year of C++ experience (commercial or proven via side projects)

EXPERIENCE OR INTEREST IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE HELPFUL, BUT IS NOT REQUIRED

• C# or Swift;
• Windows or macOS development;
• Multi-language interoperability;
• Build systems and package managers such as CMake, Conan, or similar tools;
• CI/CD pipelines;
• Python scripting;
• Security, networking, privacy, or threat protection topics.

TOOLS YOU WILL USE

• C++20
• Swift
• C#
• Git
• CMake
• Conan
• CI/CD
• Python

WHAT WE OFFER

• Innovate with industry leaders
• Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.
• Learn & grow
• Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.
• Work in a next-gen Cyber City office
• Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day.
• Work from anywhere
• Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.
• Physical well-being
• Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts.
• Mental & emotional health
• Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.
• Premium healthcare
• Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.
• Extra days off
• Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.
• Joyful moments – special treats
• Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.
• Company events & team-building
• Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.

Workation

Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.