Software Engineer Intern

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 Software Engineer Intern to join our team working on one of our most strategic solutions: MetaDefender Email Gateway Security.

MetaDefender Email Gateway Security on-premises email security protection for critical infrastructure organizations to defend against phishing, malware, and exploits. Trusted by governments and global organizations, we are at the heart of secure data movement — and we’re expanding its future in Veszprém.
You’ll take part in designing and building the backend services that power our secure file transfer platform, working closely with engineers, security experts, and researchers.

As part of our cybersecurity-focused company, you will play a crucial role in testing cutting-edge software solutions aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Your work will make a real impact — defending the digital front lines of industries, governments, and essential systems around the world.
If you’re experienced in backend development, interested in cybersecurity, and excited to make real-world impact by protecting critical infrastructure, this is your opportunity.

You Will Have The Opportunity to

• Assist in maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines for backend services (using Github)

• Collaborate with a diverse and skilled team of engineers, security experts and researchers.

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following established coding standards and development methodologies.

• Actively participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives, to contribute to team goals and deliver high-quality software products.

• Assist with data collection, preprocessing, and basic feature engineering for machine learning use cases

What We Are Looking For

• Ongoing IT-related university studies at the University of Pannonia, Veszprém

• Practical use of IT skills learned at university or as self-development (good Python or Power Shell scripting, Docker technology)

• Basic programming knowledge

• Good communication skills in English

• Ability to work 20-30 hours /week after the University Practice

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and flexibility

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Stable, growing international company background with an exceptional customer group

• Opportunity to become familiar with the Cybersecurity space and malware analysis software

• The newest technology environment

• Attractive working environment – nice office full of accessories (fruits every day, coffee, breakfast, tea etc.)

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.