Technical Product Owner | Mid-Senior | Threat Intelligence

TLDR

Manage the roadmap for internal detection products and ensure effective monitoring to help millions regain control of their online security and privacy.

The world’s most advanced VPN, and a whole lot more.   If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands. Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data. Meet NordVPN Threat Protection, the product which makes NordVPN app more than a VPN. This innovative product enhances online security by protecting users from scams, phishing attempts, and other malicious activities. Additionally, it bolsters user privacy and enriches the web browsing experience by eliminating intrusive ads. Our technology, along with our internal tools and products, is essential to our operations. Without them, we would be unable to achieve our objectives, making their importance paramount. Your primary objective is to manage internal products and tools while exploring innovative approaches for enhancement. Effective monitoring is crucial to ensure that internal products deliver the anticipated results with the desired quality. Collaboration primarily occurs with engineering managers, data scientists, developers, and DevOps professionals. Therefore, possessing technical skills is essential.   The Team   We believe that the product can serve its users best by providing experience so exceptional that it will speak for itself. We also agree that the core elements of success are the encouragement of professional growth, individual initiative, and a deep understanding of our users and business challenges. We are looking for a results-driven TechnicalProduct Owner to join the Threat Protection - Threat Intelligence team. The ideal candidate is not only a Technically skilled but also good communicator. Main Responsibilities
  • Own and drive the roadmap for internal detection products (phishing, scam, malware, etc.)
  • Ensure detection systems meet high standards for precision and recall, minimizing false positives/negatives
  • Support integration of detection capabilities into broader NordVPN infrastructure
  • Partner with data scientists to define requirements for training, validating, and deploying ML models
  • Ensure high-quality labeled data pipelines for model accuracy and robustness
  • Collaborate on model evaluation frameworks to track real-world performance and drift
  • Facilitate experimentation and rapid iteration on detection algorithms and heuristics
  • Oversee ingestion, validation, and prioritization of data from paid, open-source, and internal threat feeds
  • Build systems to correlate signals across feeds and flag anomalies or inconsistencies
  • Maintain tools and processes that streamline curation workflows and reduce manual overhead
  • Ensure transparency and traceability in decisions affecting detection confidence
  • Translate business and operational needs into clear technical requirements
  • Drive alignment across stakeholders on trade-offs, priorities, and delivery timelines
  • Ensure clarity around ownership, goals, and impact of each threat intel product stream
  • Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives with technical teams
  • Prioritize work based on business value, tech feasibility, and detection effectiveness
  • Track product KPIs (e.g., detection accuracy, false positive rate, latency) and adapt roadmap accordingly.
  • Core Requirements
  • Proven Experience as Technical Product Ownership: Demonstrated success as a Technical Product Owner in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or data-heavy environments
  • Technical and Analytical Thinking: Solid understanding of threat intelligence, detection systems, and ML-driven security products. Able to evaluate technical trade-offs and make informed, data-based decisions
  • Data Fluency: Experienced in tracking performance metrics such as detection accuracy or false positive rates. Comfortable using data to identify issues and guide improvements
  • Strong Communication: Able to align technical and non-technical teams around shared goals. Skilled at translating complex topics into clear, actionable plans
  • Agile Product Delivery: Proven experience leading Agile teams and managing product backlogs. Able to prioritize initiatives based on impact, complexity, and strategic alignment
  • Technical Education (a plus): Background in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is a strong advantage
  • Fluency in English: Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and spoken English.
  • Salary Range
  • Monthly gross salary from 4700 - 6700 EUR.
  • What We Offer

    Innovate with industry leaders
    Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.

    Learn & grow
    Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company. 

    Work in a next-gen Cyber City office
    Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day.

    Hybrid work
    Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.

    Work from anywhere
    Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.
     
    Physical well-being
    Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts. 

    Mental & emotional health
    Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.

    Premium healthcare
    Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.

    Extra days off
    Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.
     
    Joyful moments – special treats
    Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.
     
    Company events & team-building
    Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.

    Workation
    Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.

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    By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.
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    Benefits

    Flexible Work Hours

    Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.

    Health Insurance

    Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.

    Extra days off

    Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.

    Nord Security builds advanced digital security and privacy solutions, including services like NordVPN and NordPass, aimed at protecting both individuals and businesses around the globe. With a focus on empowering users to take control of their online safety, our products are trusted by millions for secure browsing, data protection, and identity theft prevention.

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