Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Webroot Software - C++ / .Net Programmer

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4501

Job - C++ / .Net Programmer - Boulder
Posted by: "Jon Landau" JLandau@webroot.com
Date: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:37 am ((PDT))

Developer - Security Tools and Automation



Webroot Software, Inc., founded in 1997, is a highly successful,
security software & services company and the creator of the
award-winning Spy Sweeper(r) line of products and our new line of
defense technology - Webroot E-mail Security SaaS. Spysweeper has been
and continues to be the number 1 selling security solution in the retail
market today based on NPD data. Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS
(Software-as-a-Service) is a hosted, security solution providing email
management, protection, and compliance services to customers who do not
have the time or resources to build and manage their own internal email
solution and currently serves over 2.5 million mailboxes.



Globally recognized, Webroot has an outstanding history of delivering
award-winning, best of breed security solutions for consumers, small
businesses and enterprises. Webroot defined and pioneered the
anti-spyware market building it into a $100 million business. Webroot
continues to develop innovative security and privacy protection products
for internet peace of mind including anti-virus and parental controls
applications. Our headquarters are located in Boulder, Colorado, with
offices located in Mountain View, California and our global offices in
EMEA, Japan and Australia.



Webroot needs an experienced developer to analyze and write applications
and utilities that will assist in day to day research of malware. This
position requires strong programming skills in C++ and .NET.



RESPONSIBILITIES



* Create tools and algorithms to detect and identify installed
malicious software

* Identify new distribution methods and techniques for removal of
malicious software/spyware



REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE



* BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

* Professional experience using C++ and .NET



PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (3 or more of the following)



* Knowledge of Win32 API

* Relational databases in an N-tiered environment

* Linux

* Windows Driver experience

* Virtualization/emulation

* PE File Format

* Windows Automation



Privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading top tier
venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel
Partners and Mayfield, Webroot is continuing to build and capitalize
upon proven successes and leadership in the security market. Our
employees are our most valuable resource and we provide them with the
benefits, compensation and stock they deserve. Candidates should be
self-directed and able to balance a team approach with personal
initiative. Webroot Software, Inc. is headquartered in Boulder, CO with
offices in Silicon Valley, Europe and Asia.



If you would like an opportunity to work with this widely recognized
worldwide leader in technology security, send your resume to
jlandau@webroot.com for consideration.



Principals only- no third parties, please. Webroot Software, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.







Jon Landau | Technology Recruiting Manager

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Webroot Software, Inc.
2560 55th Street

Boulder, CO 80301 USA



Phone: 303.450.5989

E-mail: jlandau@webroot.com
Web: www.webroot.com