Mid-Senior Software Engineer (Rust)

Vilnius / Kaunas
NordVPN – Infrastructure - NordVPN /
Full Time /
Hybrid
The Infrastructure department is responsible for influencing and tracking change, providing frontline support, and delivering software-defined solutions.

Low Level Team is responsible for developing and maintaining back-end software for NordVPN infrastructure.

Main Responsibilities

    • Design and develop clean, maintainable, and performant code in Rust;
    • Solve difficult problems in security, performance, and privacy, networking at scale;
    • Apply clean code principles and work according to the best-in-class industry standards;
    • Work together with the members of the Low-Level Teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and performant software solutions;
    • Get involved and contribute to growing the open-source community around the libtelio library.

Core Requirements

    • Desire to learn and improve;
    • Ability to self-driven software development and understanding of code ownership;
    • Solid Software Engineering knowledge in at least one strongly typed programming language (based on our experience C++/C developers are jumping very easily into the Rust shoes);
    • Deep understanding of at least one operating system (firewalls, routing, networking, services, interrupts, etc);
    • Advanced knowledge of networking protocols - UDP, TCP, IP v4/v6, DNS etc;
    • Experience with GitHub, GitLab, and understanding of core CI/CD principles;
    • Willing and eager to share knowledge and mentor;
    • Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes we would still be interested in hearing from you!

Bonus Points For

    • Previous experience with Rust;
    • Previous experience with Python;
    • Previous experience with WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec/IKEv2, QUIC, etc.

Tools You Will Use

    • Rust;
    • GitHub;
    • Gitlab;
    • Python;
    • Linux/Windows/macOS;
    • Docker/Vagrant/libvirt.

Salary Range

    • Gross Salary 3150 - 6950 EUR/Month.
About Us


Nord Security is a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions and Lithuania’s second tech unicorn. Established in 2012, Nord Security now has more than 1400 employees and serves millions of users worldwide. Our team has a global mission to shape a more secure and peaceful online future for people everywhere.
With that in mind, we built 4 advanced cybersecurity solutions: NordVPN, NordLayer, NordLocker, and NordPass.

NordVPN is the world’s most advanced VPN service provider, used by millions of internet users worldwide. NordVPN provides double VPN encryption and Onion Over VPN and guarantees privacy with zero tracking. One of the key features of the product is Threat Protection, which blocks malicious websites, malware, trackers, and ads. NordVPN is very user friendly, offers one of the best prices on the market, and has over 5,000 servers in 59 countries worldwide.

And we’re always looking to expand our team of :

• Future shapers
• Restless achievers
• Self-movers
• Honest communicators
• Team players

 What We Offer

Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand;
Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential;
Health benefits. Private health insurance, online and on-site workouts, consultations to feel and be your best;
Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check;
Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us;
More free time. Stay with us and additional vacation days will be added to your calendar;
Additional paid leave. Additional days are covered by us in cases of illness or special occasions;
Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement.

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