OPSWAT: Leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure, eliminating malware and zero-day attacks to ensure secure data flow and device protection.

OPSWAT

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life. 
 
The Position 
 
We are excited to welcome a motivated Associate Software Engineer (C++/Rust) to our expanding Technology Office team. 
 
In this entry-to-mid-level position, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of high-performance software solutions that support our products across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployments. You'll work with modern and supporting tools to build reliable, efficient code as part of impactful projects. 
 
Joining a collaborative global team (with members in Vietnam, Spain, Romania, UK, US, Georgia, and Hungary), you'll gain hands-on experience working closely with senior engineers—both locally and remotely—in a supportive, international environment that values growth and innovation. 
 
What You Will Be Doing 
 


* Work under guidance from the Engineering Manager and Romania-based team to plan, design, implement, and maintain software features and applications
* Review requirements, contribute to feature design, and implement clean, maintainable code
* Write and maintain unit tests; participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices
* Create and update technical documentation for your work
* Help identify opportunities for code improvements and participate in team discussions on enhancements
* Collaborate with global engineers to deliver secure, reliable, and performant software
* Grow your skills through mentorship, pair programming, and exposure to advanced systems topics 
 
 
 

What We Need From You 
 

* Good foundation in Software Engineering principles
* Good knowledge of modern C++ (preferably C++17/20)
* Familiarity with CMake and the GCC toolchain
* Basic to good understanding of:

* Multithreading concepts, atomics, and synchronization primitives
* Thread pools and producer-consumer patterns
* Common approaches to avoiding lock contention and race conditions

* Has experience with Docker/containerization
* Good knowledge of Semantic Versioning (SemVer) and Git Submodules for dependency management
* Experience or familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity preferred)
* Solid grasp of design patterns, OOP principles, and writing clean, readable code
* Excellent written and spoken English communication skills 
 
 

It Would Be Nice If You Had 
 


* Understanding of OS-level file and process behavior on Windows and/or Linux
* Experience or strong interest in Rust — we are expanding Rust usage and especially value candidates excited to learn and contribute to Rust components
* Basic exposure to performance concepts (e.g., simple profiling, memory allocation awareness)
* Familiarity with AWS basics (S3, API Gateway, DocumentDB) or similar cloud services
* Any background in cybersecurity (AV, EDR, sandboxing), compression, parsers, SIMD, or ML concepts 
 
 
 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 
 


* Stable, growing international company with a strong global customer base
* Supportive, professional, and diverse team spanning multiple continents
* Real challenges and meaningful ownership on cutting-edge projects
* Modern technology stack with opportunities to learn advanced systems programming
* Mentorship, career growth, and exposure to international collaboration 
 
 
 

This range reflects gross monthly base salary only (depending on location and experience) and does not include equity or bonus. 
 
EU Compensation Range 
 
5.500 Lei—11.500 Lei RON 
 
OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. 
 
Recruiting Agencies: we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies for any of our open positions. To submit resumes for our jobs, there must be a recruiting contract approved by our legal team and endorsed by both parties. We are currently not accepting additional 3rd party agencies at this time.