Mid Software Engineer (Linux App)

Vilnius or Kaunas

Hybrid

The Infrastructure department is responsible for influencing and tracking change, providing frontline support, and delivering software-defined solutions.

The Linux App Team is dedicated to developing and maintaining the open-source NordVPN application for Linux users. As part of the Low Level team, this group of engineers works closely with experts focused on core libraries and server-side challenges, ensuring seamless performance and integration across the platform.

Operating within the broader Infrastructure department, the Linux App Team plays a crucial role in building reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions that empower millions of users worldwide. If you're passionate about open-source development and eager to tackle complex challenges, this team could be a good environment for you.

Main Responsibilities

Design and develop clean, maintainable and performant code in Golang;
Develop GUI for NordVPN Linux application;
Solve problems in security, performance, privacy and networking at scale;
Apply clean code principles and work according to the latest industry standards;
Work together with the members of the NordVPN Linux application team to deliver high-quality, secure and performant software solutions;
Get involved and contribute to growing the open-source community around the NordVPN Linux application

Core Requirements

Desire to learn and improve;
Solid Software Engineering knowledge in Golang or similar language(C/C++/Rust);
Understanding of the Linux operating system;
Experience with GitHub, GitLab and understanding of core CI/CD principles

Bonus Points For

Deep understanding of firewalls and networking;
Experience with different Linux package managers (deb, rpm, snap, flatpack, etc);
Advanced knowledge of networking protocols - TCP/IP v4/v6, DNS, OpenVPN, QUIC, WireGuard, etc.;
Experience with Flutter

Tools You Will Use

Golang
GitHub
Gitlab
Python
Linux
Rust

Salary Range

Gross Salary 3150 - 5460 EUR/Month.

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After you apply

Our recruitment process differs depending on specific positions and/or hiring teams. However, it tends to include the following three main stages and usually doesn’t exceed any more than five steps.

Step 1.

Get to know

The goal of the first step is to get to know each other better. So during that, we talk more about the role and ask you to share your story.

Step 2.

Technical evaluation

We test each applicant's technical knowledge and problem-solving ability through various assessments.

Step 3.

Meet the team

The final step is for you to meet the team, discuss your task, and dig deeper into the role you’re applying for. If everyone’s happy with the result, the closing step will be the offer.

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