Engineering Team Lead | C++ | Threat protection team

Nord Security; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

Work from anywhere

Mentorship and growth programs

Company events & team-building

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Nord Security is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to drive Threat Protection functionality for the NordVPN application. You will own the output of a development team, plan delivery goals, and keep blockers resolved while upholding best security practices.

We value hands-on leaders who understand C/C++, low-level networking, and open communication. You will mentor team members, collaborate across squads, and help shape the future of privacy and online security at Nord Security.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering security-focused features.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and low-level programming concepts.
• Understanding of OOP and system design principles.
• Ability to review code and drive quality across teams.
• Familiarity with Windows API or kernel-related work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive Threat Protection functionality for the NordVPN application.
• Own output of the development team and plan delivery goals.
• Identify roadblocks and facilitate resolutions to keep momentum.
• Promote security best practices and up-to-date development standards.
• Mentor team members and support career development.

Skills

Leadership experience

C/C++ experience

OOP / OOD mindset

Network stack knowledge

Low-level programming

Code reviews

Windows kernel experience

Ownership & accountability

Communication skills

Feedback welcome

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD

SQL

Job description

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.

Key qualities and behaviors of a successful leader at Nord Security

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

Core Requirements

• 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

Bonus Points For

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

Tools You Will Use

• C++
• Go
• Git
• Docker
• Bash
• CI/CD
• SQL

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 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

Fuel your active lifestyle with online workouts led by our Physical Well-Being experts. Unlock a variety of sports and wellness facilities, like gyms, swimming pools, and fitness classes, with the Multisport card.

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.

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.

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