--- title: 'Research Engineer I - Python & Security at Onapsis' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/research-engineer-i-python-security-onapsis-bucharest-gjb6ssnsk50t' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Research Engineer I - Python & Security at Onapsis - **Company:** Onapsis - **Location:** Bucharest, Romania - **Posted:** 2026-09-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onapsis/jobs/8781304002 ## Job description ## About the job The world’s most critical--and at-risk--business applications have been neglected for far too long. Onapsis eliminates this blind spot by providing cybersecurity solutions dedicated to business-critical applications. Whether running on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, Onapsis helps nearly 30% of the Forbes Global 100 understand the threats and risks across their SAP and Oracle landscapes. We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic Security Research Engineer to join our Product Content Research team. As a Research Engineer, you will assist in advancing, maintaining, and enhancing our platform features in Threat Detection and Response, Vulnerability Management, Static Code Analysis, and Compliance Automation. This role is ideal for an entry-level professional with knowledge and experience in Python development and a big willingness to dive deep in the cybersecurity field. What you will be doing, your legacy: In this role, you will work closely with our defensive research team to evaluate security vulnerabilities, create and analyze exploits, and generate the content that drives our business solutions. Collaborating with a team of dedicated researchers, you will enhance your skills in both security and SAP. You will: - Develop and test a comprehensive portfolio of security configurations. - Enhance detection in real time of user behaviors that could impact the security of ERP systems. - Research and resolve vulnerabilities to ensure robust protection for our customers. Your contributions will help secure our customers' critical systems and data, making a significant impact on the cybersecurity landscape. Requirements: - 1 year of programming experience with Python - Knowledge of Python best practices - Basic experience working with API Calls (REST, GraphQL, Django, Flask). - Experience developing under Linux environments - Familiar with security and networking protocols - Practical experience in security software development - Effective communication skills, both written and verbal - Good English skills Desired skills or interests in: - Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) - Interest in research on security challenges and potential solutions - Basic knowledge of network protocols, architecture, and security mechanisms. - Basic understanding of common network vulnerabilities and attacks. - Basic knowledge of Regular Expressions (regex). - Basic experience with Python Async Technologies desired (Celery, AMQP, MQTT, Redis) What we offer: - A role in shaping the future of protecting the most critical applications that run the world's business and a career that grows as the company grows. - A unique culture of high achievement and teamwork. - Supportive and humble colleagues are the space's top problem solvers and innovators. - Financial security through competitive compensation and incentives. Employment:  Onapsis only hires full-time employees in Romania. We do not entertain SRLs or B2B contract situations. Location: Onapsis is establishing a new development center in Bucharest. This is a hybrid role (1-2 days per week from the office), so candidates must be commutable to Bucharest. About Onapsis: Onapsis protects the business applications that run the global economy. The Onapsis Platform delivers vulnerability management, change assurance, and continuous compliance for business applications from leading vendors such as SAP, Oracle, and others. The Onapsis Platform is powered by the Onapsis Research Labs, the team responsible for the discovery and mitigation of more than 1,000 zero-day vulnerabilities in business applications. Onapsis is headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in Heidelberg, Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and proudly serves hundreds of the world’s leading brands, including close to 30% of the Forbes Global 100, six of the top 10 automotive companies, five of the top 10 chemical companies, four of the top 10 technology companies, and three of the top 10 oil and gas companies. For more information, connect with Onapsis on [LinkedIn](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fonapsis%2F&esheet=53364949&newsitemid=20230321005293&lan=en-US&anchor=LinkedIn&index=8&md5=1ee4c78f4a23262e26a7215c01ecac54) or visit [https://www.onapsis.com](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onapsis.com%2F&esheet=53364949&newsitemid=20230321005293&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onapsis.com&index=9&md5=7be2a3923202e5a5e7391c73aeb37f49). ## #LI-AC1 #Hybrid ## About Onapsis ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Onapsis is an ERP cybersecurity company providing advanced threat protection, vulnerability management, and compliance tools purpose-built for SAP environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, last round raised in 2020) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Mariano Nunez, Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen (and other cybersecurity researchers) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity (ERP/Critical Application Security) - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (Global 2000, large SAP-run organizations) - **Mission / purpose**: Protecting the business-critical applications that run the global economy – ensuring cyber resilience for SAP and Oracle environments. ## Products & Services - **Onapsis Platform**: An integrated SaaS/on-premise platform offering vulnerability management, threat detection, real-time monitoring, DevSecOps integration, and automated compliance checks (SOX, GDPR). It is the only SAP security platform that is a Premium Certified SAP Endorsed App. - **Onapsis Research Labs**: Threat intelligence feed that discovers zero-day vulnerabilities, works with SAP and CISA, and fuels the platform with real-time threat data. - **Services**: Professional services, customer success, and partner ecosystem (system integrators, MSSPs). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: $46.1M (estimated, as of 2025/2026 via LinkedIn) - **Total Funding**: $115.6M across 5 rounds - **Headcount**: ~231 employees (+4.6% YoY) - **Customers**: 300+ leading brands, including Global 2000 members - **Notable Investors/Partners**: LLR Partners (led Series C), NightDragon (co-led Series D), La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (co-led Series D), .406 Ventures (led Series A), Evolution Equity Partners (led Series B). - **Growth Signals**: Active hiring surge (+144% job postings YoY), expansion across 10 countries, acquisition of Virtual Forge (2019), and growing adoption of RISE with SAP and S/4HANA Cloud driving demand for SAP security. ## Competitive Advantages - **Only SAP-endorsed, purpose-built platform** for SAP security (Premium Certified Endorsed App). - **Onapsis Research Labs**: Discover and disclose zero-day vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE-2025-31324 in SAP NetWeaver); work directly with SAP and CISA before public disclosure. - **Deep application-layer focus** – protecting ERP, supply chain, manufacturing – not just infrastructure or network. - **Real-time virtual patching** for zero-day threats before official SAP patches are released. ## Strategic Focus - **Accelerating secure SAP cloud transformations**: Enabling customers to migrate to RISE with SAP, S/4HANA Cloud, and hybrid environments with confidence. - **Expanding DevSecOps capabilities**: Integrating security into SAP development pipelines (secure development, automated compliance). - **Threat intelligence leadership**: Continued investment in research to stay ahead of ransomware and nation-state actors targeting SAP systems. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rooted in teamwork, collaboration, and trust. Core values: Respect, Integrity, Ownership, “Hack It” (challenge the status quo), One Tribe. Emphasis on continuous improvement and community impact (OnaCares volunteer program). - **Work environment**: Hybrid company with major hubs in Boston (US), Bucharest (Romania), Heidelberg (Germany), and offices in Argentina, Spain, UK, Netherlands, etc. Flexible work and time off schedule. - **Perks & benefits**: Comprehensive health plans, generous parental and family leave, paid volunteer time, extensive learning and career development programs, competitive compensation. - **Engineering culture**: Opportunities to work on mission-critical security research, cloud-native platforms, and SAP-specific cybersecurity challenges. Recognized with industry awards. - **Employee ratings** (via Glassdoor/LinkedIn): Work-Life 4.0/5, Culture 3.8/5, Compensation 3.4/5. Active hiring for engineering, sales, customer success, and research roles. ## Sources 1. [onapsis.com/careers](https://onapsis.com/company/careers/) 2. [onapsis.com](https://onapsis.com/) 3. [onapsis.com/company](https://onapsis.com/company/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/onapsis](https://www.linkedin.com/company/onapsis) 5. 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