Summary
ESET, a world-renowned pioneer in cybersecurity, invites you to join our mission to protect the digital world. We are seeking a Python Software Engineer to develop advanced detection and automated systems that enhance our cybersecurity capabilities.Job description
As a Python Software Engineer specializing in detection and automation, you will play a role in building and maintaining scalable detection systems that identify threats in real time. Your work will involve developing automated workflows, integrating detection engines, and ensuring efficient data processing and analysis pipelines. From time to time, you will analyze files, mine valuable information from them, and integrate that information into our detection pipelines to improve threat detection accuracy and responsiveness.
You will be part of the Automated Detection and Intelligence team based in Bratislava, where you will turn innovative concepts into reliable, threat detection solutions. Maintaining high standards of code quality, security, and system performance will be central to your role.
Our technology stack includes Python, FastAPI, SQL, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, JIRA, Confluence, and Git.
Why ESET?
At ESET, you will contribute to protecting millions of users worldwide—from global enterprises to individuals. This role offers ongoing opportunities to deepen your expertise, experiment with emerging technologies, and make a direct impact on cybersecurity defense.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a motivated professional with a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. Python programming skills and dedication to writing clean, maintainable code are essential. Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is nice to have. Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, AI/ML, or reverse engineering will be an advantage.
Life at ESET
We value work-life balance and a fun, collaborative culture. Enjoy regular team-building activities, an annual Christmas party, and our legendary company event known as ‘Zranica’.
Take the Leap
Join ESET, where your skills will drive innovation and help keep progress safe. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in cybersecurity through detection and automation, apply now and become part of our mission.
Basic wage component (brutto): from 2400 EUR
* The final basic wage component can be increased accordingly to individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.
* Performance bonus 2 times per year up to 10% of the basic salary paid for the evaluation period(usually 6 months).
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Benefits
Health & well-being- BenefitPlus
- Healthcare (check-ups/annual programs)
- Multisport card
- Travel card "električenka"
- Supplementary pension saving
- Sick days
- Marriage allowance
- Childbirth allowance
- Parental contribution
- ESET family events (Family day, St.Nicholas)
- Refreshments in the office (fruits, coffee, soft drinks)
- Let´s get together breakfast
- Activity room, quiet room
- ESET events (Žranica, Christmas party..), teambuildings
- Loyalty allowance
- Loyalty extra days off
- Loyalty cake
- Loyalty glass award
- Refer a friend
- Christmas presents
- Discounts from external providers
Primary location
BratislavaAdditional locations
Time type
Full timeTop Skills
What We Do
For more than 30 years we have been here helping to watch over and protect progress. Over a billion users worldwide rely upon ESET’s solutions to stay secure from increasingly sophisticated digital threats. ESET´s award-winning IT security software and services provide protection in over 200 countries and territories worldwide, with its software localized into more than 30 languages.
Meanwhile, the world continues to move forward at pace. When ESET was founded, the Internet was in its infancy. Now technology is part of everything we do and is central to the continued advancements in our society. Most of the time technology does just what it is supposed to, but in order to ensure continued progress in the digital age we need someone to question what’s going on in the background.
And that’s why we are here – to continue protecting technology from threats, enabling everyone to fully embrace it’s potential and rely on it.
Put simply - when technology enables progress, ESET is here to protect it.
ESET - Progress. Protected.
Visit www.eset.com to learn more





