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.
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
Primary location
Bratislava
Additional locations
Brno, Prague
Time type
Full time

ESET Nederland is de officiële distributeur van ESET Internet Security oplossingen in Nederland. ESET is een wereldspeler op het gebied van internetbeveiliging en actief in 180 landen.Onze uitgebreide productassortiment beveiligt alle soorten omgevingen en platforms, van werkstations en servers tot mobiele apparaten, en helpt onze klanten om altijd optimaal beveiligd te zijn in alle omgevingen. De superieure detectiemogelijkheden en lage systeemvereisten van onze oplossingen zijn en worden nog steeds erkend door onafhankelijke testorganisaties.