Engineering Team Lead | C++ | Threat protection team

Nord Security

$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience leading engineering teams, preferably with C/C++
  • Strong understanding of business goals and product vision
  • Focus on Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
  • Knowledge of network stack and low-level programming experience
  • Capable of making technical decisions and contributing to code quality
  • Experience with Windows API and Kernel is a significant asset
  • Demonstrated responsibility and ownership of work quality
  • Open communicator with a positive approach to feedback

Responsibilities

  • Drive Threat Protection features for the NordVPN application
  • Own the output and performance of a development team
  • Plan and track technical and delivery goals for the team
  • Remove roadblocks to maintain team delivery focus
  • Stay updated on security practices and ensure adherence
  • Empower team collaboration and prompt resolution of issues
  • Guide team members with personal and career development plans

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders in cybersecurity
  • Extensive training programs for professional growth
  • Flexible work-from-anywhere policy
  • Access to physical wellness facilities and online workouts
  • Free mental health consultations and wellness app subscriptions
  • Comprehensive private healthcare coverage
  • Special treats and gifts for personal occasions
  • Participation in company events and team-building activities
  • Chance for workation experiences abroad
Full Job Description
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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