Mcafee Software Engineer – Threat Protection C++ 

Canada 

307117770

We are looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join our engineering team. As part of the Lightweight Anti-Malware Team, you will build high quality Windows threat protection software that is delivered in our flagship McAfee products.

About the role:

• Develop and debug Windows user mode software in a collaborative environment using secure software development practices.
• Drive the architecture and design of new threat protection features and capabilities.
• Design and work with data to monitor and measure the success of new and existing features.
• Use data analysis to interpret, identify and triage in-field customer issues.
• Triage and resolve defects using a variety of Windows debugging tools and techniques.
• Participate in all parts of the software development lifecycle including planning, design and development.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Work as part of a scrum team, assisting in the creation of story backlog, task breakdowns and estimates.
• Mentor and grow junior team members.
  

About you:

• Your background includes 6+ years of experience in C++ software development including design, development, code review and defect investigation
• You are highly proficient in modern C++, multithreading, IPC and System Programming.
• You have strong debugging skills using tools such as Visual Studio and WinDBG.
• Your background includes experience developing high-quality, high-performance software on Windows.
• You can analyze data using SQL or python.
• You like working on a team and have excellent communication skills.
• Kernel debugging analysis a bonus.
• Experience with data analysis using Databricks a bonus.
• Analyzing performance using Windows performance analysis tools is a bonus.
• Familiarity with Jenkins or other CI/CD pipelines a bonus.
• You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions.

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement