Here at Malwarebytes, we believe that when you’re free from threats, you’re free to thrive. It all started in 2008 with one person who needed help with a malware infection, and a community coming together to find solutions. In that moment in time a product was born for all people, with a mission to rid the world of malware. Our product has since grown and evolved, from removing malware, to protecting devices, to ever-changing prevention.
About Malwarebytes Inc.
Malwarebytes began after our founder, Marcin Kleczynski, accidentally infected his parents’ computer while downloading a video game as a teenager. At the time, there was no product that could fully solve the problem, so he set out to build one. That early experience shaped our mission: to create protection that works when people need it most.
Since then, the digital threat landscape has only grown more complex. Attackers are faster, stealthier, and more sophisticated, while traditional solutions often overwhelm people with complicated tools and settings. At Malwarebytes, we believe protection should be both powerful and refreshingly simple because if security feels too hard to use, people will not use it. That is why our aspiration is always to stay one step ahead: cutting through the noise, stopping threats others miss, and delivering peace of mind in an unpredictable digital world.
Malwarebytes is looking for..
Malwarebytes protects millions of people and businesses from online threats. We are looking for a Senior C++ Developer with strong systems programming experience to work on the core of our antivirus engine.
This is a hands-on engineering role. You will implement new protection features at both user and kernel space, and help keep our engine fast, stable, and effective on millions of devices.
What You Will Do:
- Work on the antivirus engine: implement new detection and protection features
- Build and maintain user and kernel-level components
- Write safe, efficient C++ code that runs with high privileges on production systems
- Debug hard system issues using crash dumps, kernel debuggers, and trace tools
- Work with Research to bring new threat detection ideas into the engine
- Review code and share knowledge with teammates
- Use AI tools to speed up development and testing
In Your First Year You Will
- Implement several new features in the antivirus engine, end to end
- Contribute to both user mode and kernel mode components
- Become a reliable owner of your area of the codebase
What You Bring
- 8+ years of professional C++ development
- Solid understanding of Windows internals at both user and kernel level
- Strong debugging skills: WinDbg, crash dumps
- High standards for code quality: solid grasp of SOLID principles and design patterns, applied consistently in a large codebase
- Experience shipping software that runs with high privileges on production systems
Nice to Have
- Experience with antivirus, EDR, or endpoint security products
- Knowledge of Windows security features: ELAM, PPL, or kernel isolation
- Experience with driver signing or HLK/WHQL certification
- Familiarity with threat detection techniques or malware analysis
- Knowledge of C# and .NET, including common patterns and best practices
Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness programs
- An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world!
(Benefits and Perks subject to change by country/region)
Skills Required
- 8+ years of professional C++ development
- Strong understanding of Windows internals at both user and kernel level
- Strong debugging skills using WinDbg and crash dumps
- Strong code quality practices, including SOLID principles and design patterns
- Experience shipping software that runs with high privileges on production systems
- Experience with antivirus, EDR, or endpoint security products
- Knowledge of Windows security features including ELAM, PPL, or kernel isolation
- Experience with driver signing or HLK/WHQL certification
- Familiarity with threat detection techniques or malware analysis
- Knowledge of C# and .NET, including common patterns and best practices
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.
