Summary You will become part of the AI and Automated Detection sub-division in Bratislava. Backed by a major AI investment program across the company, we build systems that defend against real-world cyber threats at scale, from automated threat detection processing terabytes of behavioral data, to multi-agent AI systems that help security analysts work faster, to SOAR platforms that automate incident response. Job description Our work spans distributed backend services, machine learning pipelines, LLM-powered agents, and production security tooling. As a Python Software Engineer on the AI Security Platform, you build the backend systems that power AI-driven threat detection, automated incident response, and LLM-based security tooling. You will join one of three teams based on your interests and our needs, each tackling a different part of the security stack. About the Role Design, build, and maintain distributed backend services and processing pipelines in Python. Develop asynchronous, event-driven systems and message-based integrations across services. Work with one of three focus areas, chosen based on your interests and team needs: Detection Systems: automated threat detection pipelines, detection engine integrations, and high-volume data processing. LiveAI: multi-agent AI systems, LLM-powered assistants, agent orchestration, and evaluation infrastructure. SOAR Platform: microservice ecosystem for incident handling, automation workflows, and AI-powered Security Operations Center capabilities. Take ownership of services across their full lifecycle, from design and deployment to monitoring and troubleshooting. Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code. Collaborate with software engineers, security researchers, and security operators across the division. Essential Requirements Strong software development experience with Python. Experience designing and developing backend services or distributed systems. Understanding of asynchronous programming and distributed task processing. Experience working with APIs and service integrations. Knowledge of relational databases and SQL. Experience writing maintainable, testable, and production-ready code. Familiarity with modern software development workflows. Desirable Requirements Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with Kafka, Celery, or similar messaging and task-queue technologies. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Knowledge of multi-agent systems, LLM-based tooling, or prompt engineering. Previous experience in cybersecurity, threat detection, or high-volume data processing. Technologies Python, FastAPI, Celery, Kafka, MongoDB, Redis, gRPC, Envoy, Hadoop, Spark, Impala, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Kubeflow, Argo, Jenkins, Git, JIRA, Confluence Basic wage component (brutto): from 2900 EUR/m. (brutto) * 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). #LI-MF1 #senior #medior #LI-Hybrid Benefits Health & well-being BenefitPlus Healthcare (check-ups/annual programs) Multisport card Travel card "električenka" Supplementary pension saving Sick days Family Marriage allowance Childbirth allowance Parental contribution ESET family events (Family day, St.Nicholas) Office Refreshments in the office (fruits, coffee, soft drinks) Let´s get together breakfast Activity room, quiet room ESET events (Žranica, Christmas party..), teambuildings Other Loyalty allowance Loyalty extra days off Loyalty cake Loyalty glass award Refer a friend Christmas presents Discounts from external providers Primary location Bratislava Additional locations Brno, Prague Time type Full time Join ESET Talent Community and we will contact you. This is an option for candidates who haven't found any interesting job opening and would like to send us their CV. ESET® provides cutting-edge digital security to prevent attacks before they happen. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of known and emerging cyberthreats — securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it’s endpoint, cloud or mobile protection, our AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. Driven by science, ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multifactor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defense and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. An ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive, evidence-based approach to security. ESET is committed to world-class scientific research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. ESET's purpose is not only to provides cutting-edge digital security, but also to actively contribute to a more innovative and responsible society in terms of education, science and research. At ESET, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our corporate culture. We believe in creating a respectful environment, where everyone feels valued and respected, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. Learn more about ESET.

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