Principal Software Engineer

Malwarebytes; Italia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Winter break

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Malwarebytes is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Browser Guard team, a best-in-class browser extension with millions of users. You will own features, write high-quality code, and participate in design and testing, collaborating with Product, UX, and QA to deliver on a rigorous roadmap.

The role emphasizes ownership, learning, and a passion for performance, with a distributed team relying on strong autonomy and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and common design patterns.
• Experience with React, TypeScript, and Go in production environments.
• Experience architecting projects used by millions of clients.
• AI workflows without quality degradation.
• Experience working with Git and code reviews.
• UX and user-centric mindset; capable of designing for users.
• Instinct for writing tests and ensuring code quality.
• Strong task estimation and planning abilities.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communication and quick learner; positive team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop next generation features to protect our consumers.
• Write amazing code, using best practices and latest technologies.
• Deliver quality code by writing design documents and unit tests.
• Collaborate with Product, UX and QA to deliver an ambitious roadmap on time and with high quality.
• Design and develop key integrations between Malwarebytes' systems and products.
• Mentor teammates; proactively communicate and perform code reviews.
• Work as a team to ensure everyone meets their goals.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Design patterns

React

TypeScript

Go

Software architecture

AI workflows

Git

Code reviews

UX mindset

Testing

Estimating work

Debugging

Communication

Team player

Tools

Git

React

TypeScript

Go

Job description

Malwarebytes is reimagining security to safeguard devices, data, and people — no matter their location, lifestyle, or means. What began in 2008 with one person helping another remove a malware infection has grown into a global leader in online protection, with an all-in-one suite of cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection solutions that empower millions of people worldwide to enjoy their digital lives, free from threats and scams.

About Malwarebytes Inc.

Our portfolio has grown far beyond malware removal into a full suite of award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and identity solutions, from the free tools that have long served as a first line of defense to newer options for identity protection and personal data removal. The threat landscape keeps getting faster, stealthier, and more sophisticated, and we believe protection should be both powerful and refreshingly simple — because security that's too hard to use doesn't get used. Built and beloved by experts, we combine world-class threat research with proprietary, AI-powered processes to deliver powerful digital protection that's always by your side.

Malwarebytes is looking for..

Our team is looking for a collaborative, motivated, and inspiring individual to join our Browser Guard engineering team as a Principal Software Engineer. Browser Guard is an award-winning browser extension with over 15 million weekly active users. We are looking for someone who is team-oriented, always learning, has a "can-do" attitude and is performance-minded. The ideal candidate should be one who takes ownership and is always looking for ways to improve our products. Being a distributed team, we believe in strong autonomy and trust in our engineers.

What You Will Do

• Develop next generation features to protect our consumers
• Write amazing code, using best practices and the latest technologies
• Ensure you deliver quality code by writing design documents and unit tests
• Collaborate with Product, UX and QA to deliver an ambitious roadmap on time and with high quality
• Design and develop key integrations between Malwarebytes' systems and products
• Support your fellow team members: mentor, proactively communicate & code review
• Work as a team to ensure everyone meets their goals

Skills You'll Need To Have

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and common design patterns
• React, JavaScript (TypeScript), and Go chops
• Experience architecting projects used by millions of clients
• AI workflows without quality degradation
• Experience working with Git
• Experience in regular code reviews, giving and receiving professional feedback
• UX and user-centric mindset
• You have an instinct for writing tests
• You manage your tasks very well and do an excellent job of estimating work
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and learning skills
• Positive team attitude

Perks & Benefits

• Private Health Insurance - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, subject to change by country/region
• Wellness programs
• Winter break between Christmas and New Year - 4 extra days in 2026
• A great work environment that supports growth, development, and well-being

An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world