Backend Software Engineer

Here at Malwarebytes, we believe that when you’re free from threats, you’re free to thrive. It all started in 2008 with one person who needed help with a malware infection, and a community coming together to find solutions. In that moment in time a product was born for all people, with a mission to rid the world of malware. Our product has since grown and evolved, from removing malware, to protecting devices, to ever-changing prevention.

About ThreatDown

ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, is redefining cybersecurity for growing businesses with solutions that stop ransomware, malware, phishing, and AI-powered attacks. Our platform is trusted, intuitive, and built for lean IT teams that need speed without complexity. At ThreatDown, you’ll join a team driven by innovation, resilience, and a passion for empowering businesses to thrive securely. If you're ready to make a real impact in cybersecurity, we’d love to meet you.

Malwarebytes/ThreatDown is looking for…

We'relooking for a backend software engineer who can solve problems creatively and adapt to new challenges. You'llwork on cybersecurity solutions that protect enterprise clients from security threats. The role involves building and maintaining backend systems that serve a large user base. You'llbe part of our Research department, working on technical challenges related to threat detection and prevention. We need someone who can handle complex backend development work and contribute to products that directly impact client security.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and improve ThreatDown products using current technology and best practices
• Help design and build enterprise security solutions alongside the research team
• Collect and analyze security data to create metrics for tracking and predicting threats
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet project goals and deadlines

Skills You'll Need to Have:

• Strong experience in backend technologies, with a specific focus on efficiently ingesting and processing vast datasets comprising millions of files
• Proficiency in Go and Python, with a strong ability to leverage these languages for complex, scalable solutions
• Adept in cloud-native development methodologies, showcasing an ability to design and deploy applications that fully utilize the power of cloud compute
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness programs
• 401k and employer matching for (US Employees)
• An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world!

(Benefits and Perks subject to change by country/region)

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