Summary
Advances ESET's cybersecurity capabilities by developing automated systems, scalable platforms, and innovative solutions that empower malware researchers, analysts, and threat intelligence operations.Job description
Meet the Team
You will join the Automated Systems and Solutions Department in Brno or Bratislava. The team works closely with malware researchers and analysts to build and maintain systems that process massive volumes of incoming files, support threat detection, and power ESET's threat intelligence capabilities. Working in a collaborative and highly technical environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to both existing products and entirely new solutions.
About the Role
As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and improve systems that support ESET's automated cybersecurity operations. You will work on scalable services, automation frameworks, and data processing solutions while collaborating with experienced engineers, researchers, and analysts to solve complex technical challenges.
Develop and continuously improve internal tools supporting malware researchers and detection technologies.
Design and implement scalable systems for processing and classifying large volumes of files.
Build and maintain scanning services and automation solutions.
Contribute to the development of ESET's threat intelligence products.
Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality engineering standards.
Collaborate on system architecture design and optimization activities.
Automate processes to improve operational efficiency and system reliability.
Take ownership of projects from initial concept through implementation and deployment.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve systems, tools, and development processes.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Python development with strong knowledge of Python and data processing.
Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
Experience with Redis.
Basic knowledge of Linux & Windows environments.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (Jenkins, GitLab).
Experience with container technologies such as Docker.
Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Good communication skills in English.
Desirable Requirements
Experience with Kafka and distributed systems.
Knowledge of C#.
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Familiarity with object storage technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity, network security, or malware analysis concepts.
Exposure to reverse engineering techniques.
Experience designing scalable and high-performance backend services.
Passion for automation and process optimization.
Additional Information
This role offers an opportunity to work on challenging cybersecurity problems with a direct impact on ESET products and services used by millions of users worldwide. The position provides significant room for professional growth, innovation, experimentation, and participation in technical conferences and learning activities.
Basic wage component (Bratislava): from 2500 EUR/month (brutto)
* The final basic wage component can be increased accordingly to individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.
* Financial bonus based on performance paid twice a year up to 15% from the base salary paid during the evaluation period (normally 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
BrnoTime type
Full timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- Minimum 2 years of professional Python development experience
- Strong knowledge of Python and data processing
- Experience with relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
- Experience with Redis
- Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (Jenkins, GitLab)
- Experience with container technologies such as Docker
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
- Good communication skills in English
- Experience with Kafka and distributed systems
- Knowledge of C#
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Familiarity with object storage technologies
- Understanding of cybersecurity, network security, or malware analysis concepts
- Exposure to reverse engineering techniques
- Experience designing scalable and high-performance backend services
- Passion for automation and process optimization
ESET Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ESET and has not been reviewed or approved by ESET.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is viewed as strong, with added days off and vacation/PTO described positively. Policies around PTO appear to contribute meaningfully to overall value.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental benefits are highlighted as supportive, with enhanced parental leave referenced in multiple regions. This area is frequently cited as a standout element of the package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options such as hybrid schedules and flexible hours are emphasized and appear to be widely appreciated. Work-from-home flexibility is repeatedly highlighted as a strength.
ESET Insights
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
