Malwarebytes is reimagining security to safeguard devices, data, and people — no matter their location, lifestyle, or means. What began in 2008 with one person helping another remove a malware infection has grown into a global leader in online protection, with an all-in-one suite of cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection solutions that empower millions of people worldwide to enjoy their digital lives, free from threats and scams.
About Malwarebytes Inc.
Our portfolio has grown far beyond malware removal into a full suite of award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and identity solutions, from the free tools that have long served as a first line of defense to newer options for identity protection and personal data removal. The threat landscape keeps getting faster, stealthier, and more sophisticated, and we believe protection should be both powerful and refreshingly simple — because security that's too hard to use doesn't get used. Built and beloved by experts, we combine world-class threat research with proprietary, AI-powered processes to deliver powerful digital protection that's always by your side.
Malwarebytes is looking for..
We are in a relentless battle against malware creators who play by rules. This challenge demands more than just intelligence and technical expertise—it requires adaptability, independence, a passion for continuous learning, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
We are seeking a collaborative Research QA Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, multi-project environment, excels in improving test processes and execution, and wants to find good bugs.
Annual Compensation Range: The expected salary range for this role is €40,000–€50,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location
What You Will Do:
- Comprehend and execute test cases (manual and automated)
- Uncover, document, and track defects
- Improve test case execution efficiency and test coverage
- Work in an agile development environment, collaborating with developers and others to deliver quality software iteratively
- Participating in requirements testing
- Be an integral part of the team while continuously participating in improving process and test methodologies, execution efficiency and effectiveness
Skills You'll Need to Have:
- Strong understanding of testing theory and QA best practices, specifically for web services applications
- Solid understanding of distribute architecture and ecosystem
- Familiarity with development and debugging tools for Python, Go, Ruby and React
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing automated test cases using Python and Pytest or Playwright for React
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GHA), including integrating automated tests into workflows
- Proven ability to take ownership of QA processes, ensuring seamless quality management from development to release
- 3+ years of experience in QA roles within agile teams, with a strong focus on desktop application testing
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot complex issues and provide actionable insights
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Ability to mentor team members, drive QA initiatives, and establish robust testing processes
Nice to Have:
- Proficiency in Go or Ruby or React to understand codebases, debug issues, and collaborate with
- developers effectively
- Experience with performance and stress testing for web services, including resource monitoring
- and optimization
- Familiarity with API testing tools and frameworks, such as Postman, Bruno, or equivalent
- Knowledge of security and privacy standards
- Experience with accessibility testing to ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines
Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Working for home allowance for remote workers
- Comprehensive Time Off policy (Benefits and Perks subject to change by country/region)
An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world!
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of testing theory and QA best practices for web services applications
- Solid understanding of distributed architecture and ecosystems
- Familiarity with development and debugging tools for Python, Go, Ruby, and React
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing automated test cases using Python and Pytest or Playwright for React
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions, including automated test integration
- Ability to own QA processes from development through release
- 3+ years of QA experience within agile teams, focused on desktop application testing
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills for troubleshooting complex issues
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to mentor team members, drive QA initiatives, and establish robust testing processes
- Proficiency in Go, Ruby, or React for codebase understanding and debugging
- Experience with performance and stress testing for web services
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or Bruno
- Knowledge of security and privacy standards
- Experience with accessibility testing and accessibility guidelines
Malwarebytes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Malwarebytes and has not been reviewed or approved by Malwarebytes.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive healthcare, often described as fully covered and high quality, is a standout element. Feedback suggests medical plans are among the strongest and materially enhance overall satisfaction.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open or flexible PTO policies and generous company holidays provide meaningful time-away options. These practices are highlighted alongside hybrid/remote flexibility.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair for many permanent roles and competitive in several functions. Positive sentiment is frequently tied to the overall package when base, equity, and benefits are considered together.
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What We Do
Malwarebytes believes that when people and organizations are free from threats, they are free to thrive. Founded in 2008, Malwarebytes CEO Marcin Kleczynski had one mission: to rid the world of malware. Today, that mission has expanded to provide cyberprotection for every one. Malwarebytes provides consumers and organizations with device protection, privacy, and prevention through effective, intuitive, and inclusive solutions in the home, on-the-go, at work, or on campus. A world-class team of threat researchers and security experts enable Malwarebytes to protect millions of customers and combat existing and never-before-seen threats using artificial intelligence and machine learning to catch new threats rapidly. With threat hunters and innovators across the world, the company is headquartered in California with offices in Europe and Asia.
