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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Software Engineer (C++/Rust) (on-site) - **Company:** OPSWAT INC - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Review, Cyber Security, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Memory Management, Machine Learning, Pair Programming, Cloud Services, Oop Languages, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Multithreading, Git, Containerization, Teamcity, Api Gateway, C++14, Docker - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p4rh83l5an ## About the Role * Good foundation in Software Engineering principles * Good knowledge of modern C++ (preferably C++17/20) * Familiarity with CMake and the GCC toolchain * Basic to good understanding of: * Multithreading concepts, atomics, and synchronization primitives * Thread pools and producer-consumer patterns * Common approaches to avoiding lock contention and race conditions * Has experience with Docker/containerization * Good knowledge of Semantic Versioning (SemVer) and Git Submodules for dependency management * Experience or familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity preferred) * Solid grasp of design patterns, OOP principles, and writing clean, readable code * Excellent written and spoken English communication skills It Would Be Nice If You Had * Understanding of OS-level file and process behavior on Windows and/or Linux * Experience or strong interest in Rust - we are expanding Rust usage and especially value candidates excited to learn and contribute to Rust components * Basic exposure to performance concepts (e.g., simple profiling, memory allocation awareness) * Familiarity with AWS basics (S3, API Gateway, DocumentDB) or similar cloud services * Any background in cybersecurity (AV, EDR, sandboxing), compression, parsers, SIMD, or ML concepts ## Description We are excited to welcome a motivated Associate Software Engineer (C++/Rust) to our expanding Technology Office team. In this entry-to-mid-level position, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of high-performance software solutions that support our products across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployments. You'll work with modern and supporting tools to build reliable, efficient code as part of impactful projects. Joining a collaborative global team (with members in Vietnam, Spain, Romania, UK, US, Georgia, and Hungary), you'll gain hands-on experience working closely with senior engineers-both locally and remotely-in a supportive, international environment that values growth and innovation. What You Will Be Doing * Work under guidance from the Engineering Manager and Romania-based team to plan, design, implement, and maintain software features and applications * Review requirements, contribute to feature design, and implement clean, maintainable code * Write and maintain unit tests; participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices * Create and update technical documentation for your work * Help identify opportunities for code improvements and participate in team discussions on enhancements * Collaborate with global engineers to deliver secure, reliable, and performant software * Grow your skills through mentorship, pair programming, and exposure to advanced systems topics ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1111-rust-beyond-systems-revolutionizing-web-development) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Rust in the Real World: Adoption, Migration, and Tradeoffs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100147-rust-in-the-real-world-adoption-migration-and-tradeoffs) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)