Software Engineer | Mid | C++ | Browser Team

At NordLayer, we’re building cybersecurity that scales with the business.

A toggle-ready platform that helps modern teams thrive—without the security headaches. Trusted by 11,000+ global companies, NordLayer plugs into any tech stack and protects users across borders.

Your impact? Helping businesses stay protected and moving forward with future-ready network security.

Main Responsibilities

Create clean, maintainable, performant, and tested in C++ and Python tailored to run as a stand-alone application

Solve difficult problems in security, performance, privacy and networking on multiple platforms

Create, maintain and improve a multi-functional desktop application with cross-compilation capabilities

Core Requirements

Solid knowledge and experience of development in C++ (Cross-compilation capable Desktop Application Development a big plus)

Interest in Open Source projects (Previous experience with is big plus)

Experience in cross-compilation capable projects

Experience in REST API usage and development

Experience with C++ development in memory-sensitive environments

Experience (and love) for debugging to ensure that everything works in all cases

Desire to learn and improve

Tools You Will Use

C++, and any IDE of your choice

Bash

Python

Git-based automation tools

We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. While limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, candidates remain fully responsible for ensuring that their submissions reflect their own qualifications, skills, and experience. Any failure to do so may negatively affect participation in the recruitment process. If broader AI assistance is allowed for a particular role or stage, we’ll let you know in advance.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.

If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at privacy@nordaccount.com. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly to career@nordsec.com.