Software Engineering Leader

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.

**About the Role**

**What You'll Be Doing**
- Enhancing Core Functionality: Develop and deploy new backend features for the existing NDR platform to improve detection capabilities, performance, and usability.
- System Maintenance & Optimization: Ensure platform stability, reliability, and performance by maintaining and optimizing current systems.
- Software Integration & Updates: Update and integrate various backend components, system packages, and third-party libraries with a focus on security and compatibility.
- Modernization Efforts: Participate in the migration of legacy systems to modern technologies and architectures, such as microservices and event-driven designs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, QA engineers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and contribute to the adoption of coding standards and engineering best practices.
- Technical Mentorship: Share knowledge with team members, review code, and support technical decision-making.

**What We're Looking For**
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Go, Rust.
- Strong understanding of Linux system internals, networking, server management, and performance tuning.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases; confident with schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
- Solid knowledge of shell scripting (Bash) and common system automation tasks.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or equivalent), Makefiles, and automated testing frameworks.
- Track record of maintaining and improving legacy systems in parallel with modern development efforts.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including working in a Scrum team environment.

**Nice to Have**
- Experience with PHP or front-end technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Background in cybersecurity, network traffic analysis, or NDR platforms.
- Experience with Kafka, React, Rust, Go, Postgres, and modern data formats like Parquet or Iceberg.
- Enthusiasm for evolving tech stacks and modern architecture patterns.

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.