Lead Engineer, Secure Client Engineering (C++)

TL;DR

Lead Engineer, Secure Client Engineering (C++/Windows): Designing and building client-side protections for the Bluebook digital assessment application across Windows, macOS, iPad, and ChromeOS with an accent on low-level OS interfaces and product security. Focus on implementing resilient security controls, leveraging native platform capabilities, and driving AI-augmented engineering practices within a collaborative mob programming environment.

Location: Remote (USA). Candidates near offices have the option of hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $168,000 – $183,000

Company

A self-sustaining nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational and career opportunities.

What you will do

• Collaborate daily using mob programming to solve complex security challenges and unblock the team.
• Design and implement novel security solutions for desktop and mobile applications across Windows, macOS, iOS, and ChromeOS.
• Write performant and secure lower-level code that interfaces directly with native operating systems.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding architecture and design decisions and mentoring teammates.
• Drive the adoption of AI-augmented and agentic engineering practices to improve delivery speed and quality.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex production issues to ensure root causes are addressed.

Requirements

• 8+ years of production software development experience, with a focus on native desktop or platform-level applications.
• Deep, hands-on experience with native Windows development, including Win32 APIs, memory, processes, and/or kernel-level interfaces.
• Strong proficiency in C++ for production systems.
• Proficiency in multiple languages and frameworks such as JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Swift.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel 3-5 times a year to NYC or Reston, VA.

Nice to have

• Experience developing anti-cheat controls in video games or similar software.
• Experience building resilient client-side systems in adversarial or security-sensitive environments.
• Comfort with low-level debugging and reviewing assembly.

Culture & Benefits

• High-trust engineering culture utilizing ensemble (mob) programming as a primary working mode.
• Mission-driven work environment focused on expanding educational opportunities.
• Culture of craftsmanship, curiosity, and continuous iterative learning.
• Competitive, transparent compensation based on qualifications and market data.

Hiring process

• Application review and recruiter phone/video screen.
• Hiring manager interview and a performance exercise (e.g., live coding).
• Panel interview, leadership conversation, and reference checks.