Rust Engineer

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
At OPSWAT, we’re on a mission to protect the world’s most critical infrastructure. As a U.S.-based cybersecurity leader, we’re expanding our R&D footprint in Hungary — and we’re looking for a Rust Backend Engineer to join our team working on one of our most strategic solutions: Proactive Data Loss Prevention (Proactive DLP).
In Veszprém, in the heart of a peaceful, friendly, historic city, we have created a modern, inspiring office environment that encourages collaboration, where friendly, direct relationships between colleagues and high-quality professional work are equally important. Using modern, innovative technologies, we work on products that truly contribute to making our world safer at one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies.
We support professional development through training, mentoring, and real opportunities for advancement. The Veszprém office offers the perfect balance of calm and professionalism – a modern environment, friendly people, and a strong team spirit.
If you want to work in a place where your knowledge is valued and you are treated as a person, then OPSWAT Veszprém is the place for you.
If you’re interested in working as a Rust Backend Engineer at OPSWAT, please apply, and we will get in touch!
You Will Have the Opportunity to
Design and develop the next generation of the Proactive DLP engine in Rust
Migrate existing C++, C# and Python components to Rust, and maintain them until they are replaced
Build and orchestrate AI agents that generate, test and refactor code, and design the validation loops that keep their output correct
Review design specs and code, including code produced by AI agents
Product maintenance and implementing new versions of the product
Design specifications and write test cases
Provide inputs and documentation of new or existing features
Partner with your scrum team members on delivering sprint commitments
Work with local and remote engineering teams to deliver on quarterly goals
What We Are Looking For
Strong command of Rust, or strong C++ with a clear drive to move to Rust
Solid C++ knowledge and hands-on experience with C# and Python, the current engine stack
Hands-on experience with AI coding agents and LLM-based tooling, and the mindset to direct agents and validate their output rather than code everything by hand
2+ years programming experience for Linux platforms
Good command of spoken and written English
Expertise in multi-threaded programming and memory management
CI/CD experience, good skills in version control (preferably Git)
Experience with interop between Rust and C++, C# or Python (FFI, native hosting, embedding) is nice to have
Experience working in QT framework is nice to have
Experience with REST API utilization and SDK integration would be an asset
Experience with GitHub, Jira, Confluence will be preferred
Knowledge in the field of data science is an advantage
It’s good to have experience with Agile / Scrum working environment
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Stable, growing international company background with an exceptional customer group
Opportunity to improve your professional skills
The newest technology environment, including AI-native development tooling
Language course and opportunity for active recreation – kettlebell, football and office massage
Attractive working environment – nice office full of accessories (fruits every day, coffee, breakfast, tea etc.)
Regular team events and Happy Hour activities
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.
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