Engineering Team Lead · C++ · Threat protection team

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive one of a team delivering Threat Protection functionality for the NordVPN application and increase our customers’ digital security
• Own the output of a development team
• Plan and follow team’s technical and delivery goals
• Keep the team focused, tracking roadblocks that slow down team delivery, facilitate resolution
• Stays continuously aware of the latest security practices and developments, ensures those practices are followed
• Empower developers to collaborate & resolve blockers before their active hands-on participation
• Ensure that team is timely resolving any issues
• Proactively guides the development of team members by preparing their personal & career development plans
• Proactively connects & collaborates with team members to solve problems and technical debates

• Experience leading engineering teams (preferrably with C/C++)
• Understand the business goals and vision of a product and see how your team contributes to it
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD) mindset
• Some Network stack knowledge and low-level programming experience in general
• Sufficient expertise to make technical solutions, contribute to the codebase and perform quality code reviews
• Windows API and Kernel experience is a big plus
• A high sense of responsibility and ownership: you care about the quality of your work and want to get better at it continuously
• Open communication style and transparency
• Positive attitude towards feedback, new ideas, self-improvement, and others

Nice to have

• Windows API and Kernel experience is a big plus;
• Apple/Mac/Linux expertise is a plus.

• 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 from anywhere Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.
• 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.
• 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 well-being Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.
• 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.
• Premium healthcare Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.