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title: 'Rust Engineer at OPSWAT'
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# Rust Engineer at OPSWAT

- **Company:** OPSWAT
- **Location:** Veszprém, Hungary
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://www.opswat.com/jobs/4620834005?gh_jid=4620834005

## Job description

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: https://www.opswat.com/technologies/proactive-data-loss-prevention.

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.

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.

## About OPSWAT

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: OPSWAT protects the world’s critical infrastructure by securing every file, device, and data transfer across IT, OT, and air-gapped networks using its AI-powered MetaDefender Platform.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; $125M total funding raised; bootstrapped for many years)
- **Headquarters**: Tampa, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Benny Czarny

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity (critical infrastructure protection)
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, Government – including nuclear facilities, defense networks, energy grids, financial institutions, and other mission-critical organizations.
- **Mission / purpose**: “Trust no file. Trust no device.” – prevent known, unknown, and AI-generated threats from reaching the systems the world depends on.

## Products & Services
- **MetaDefender Platform** (SaaS / On-premises / Hybrid): Unified cybersecurity platform providing file security, email security, removable media protection, network security, cross-domain transfer, endpoint compliance, and cloud security. Key technologies: Deep CDR™ (Content Disarm and Reconstruction), Metascan™ Multiscanning (30+ anti-malware engines), AI-driven threat prediction, Adaptive Sandbox, Proactive DLP, and File-Based Vulnerability Assessment.
- **Peripheral & Removable Media Protection**: Kiosk-based scanning and compliance enforcement for USB drives and transient assets.
- **Managed File Transfer**: Secure cross-boundary file movement with built-in threat prevention, policy enforcement, and audit trails.
- **Data Diode & Security Gateway Solutions**: Hardware-enforced unidirectional data transfer for air-gapped and segmented networks.
- **Email Security**: Neutralizes weaponized attachments and embedded threats using Deep CDR and Multiscanning.
- **Access & Endpoint Security (OESIS Framework)**: Assesses device posture before granting network access, covering managed and unmanaged devices.
- **OPSWAT Academy**: Professional certification in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) – 28 courses, 456,000+ registered students, 268,000+ certified.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $110M (LinkedIn, 2025 estimate); Total Funding $125M
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not explicitly listed in search results, but the company is trusted by 98% of U.S. nuclear power facilities and 1,500+ organizations in 80+ countries
- **Growth Signals**: 854 employees (+16.9% YoY, +167 people); operates in 28 countries (including Vietnam, Romania, Hungary, UK, Israel); pre-validated against NIST 800-53, CMMC 2.0, NERC CIP, Zero Trust, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NEI 08-09 Rev 6

## Competitive Advantages
- **Prevention-first philosophy** – stops threats before execution, unlike detection-based tools.
- **Deep CDR™ Technology** – reconstructs files to remove malware while preserving usability.
- **Multiscanning with 30+ anti-malware engines** – near 100% detection rate.
- **AI embedded natively** – predicts and neutralizes AI-generated threats.
- **Air-gap and cross-domain expertise** – data diodes and security gateways for the most sensitive networks.
- **Regulatory compliance** – validated for the world’s most rigorous standards in nuclear, defense, and critical infrastructure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening AI capabilities** in threat prediction and content verification.
- **Expanding the MetaDefender Platform** to cover more attack surfaces (Cloud, OT, IT).
- **Growing the OPSWAT Academy** to train a global workforce in CIP.
- **Scaling global reach** – already in 28 countries, targeting more government and enterprise segments.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-oriented, innovative, transparent, and collaborative. “You are trusted to do your job” – teams have ownership and autonomy. Open communication across all levels.
- **Remote / Hybrid / Office**: Flexible-work arrangements; global offices in Tampa, Vietnam, Romania, Hungary, UK, Israel, and others.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Competitive salaries, excellent insurance, stock options, generous PTO, multifaceted reward programs, quarterly/annual reviews.
- **Workplace Wellness**: Green office spaces, workout/exercise facilities, friendly environment, work-life balance emphasis.
- **Training & Development**: OPSWAT Academy provides privileged CIP certification; mentorship and career growth programs.
- **Recognition**: Named one of the best companies to work for in Asia by HR Asia Magazine.

## Sources
1. [OPSWAT Website](https://www.opswat.com/)
2. [OPSWAT Company Page](https://www.opswat.com/company)
3. [OPSWAT About Page](https://www.opswat.com/company/about)
4. [OPSWAT Careers Page](https://www.opswat.com/careers)
5. [OPSWAT LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opswat)

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