About this Software Engineer Intern role at OPSWAT
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
We are looking for a motivated C++ Software Engineering Intern to join the team building the OESIS Framework, one of OPSWAT's flagship cybersecurity products. This is a hands-on internship: you'll spend most of your time writing real C++ code that ships as part of the product, working alongside experienced engineers who will guide your onboarding, review your work, and help you grow.
This is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate who wants real-world experience with a large, production C++ codebase, exposure to the cybersecurity/endpoint-security domain, and hands-on practice with modern AI-assisted development workflows under close mentorship.
What You Will Be Doing
- Write, test, and debug C++ code for the OESIS Framework under the guidance of an assigned mentor
- Take on well-scoped features or bug fixes, working through requirements clarification, implementation, and unit/functional testing with support from senior engineers
- Use AI coding assistants and agentic tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as part of your daily workflow for code generation, refactoring, test creation, and debugging while learning to review and validate what they produce
- Learn the basics of the endpoint security domain: anti-malware detection, patch/vulnerability assessment, device compliance through real project work
- Collaborate with your team's engineers, QA, and Product Management in SDLC
What We Need From You
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Basic understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures/algorithms
- Curiosity about or prior exposure to AI coding assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude)
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn a large, real-world codebase
- Good communication skills in English, spoken and written
- Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable asking questions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
If Would Be Nice If You Had
- Foundation in C++ fundamentals (syntax, memory management, OOP basics)
- Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, Squirrel, or Lua
- Experience with Windows, macOS, or Linux development, or familiarity with OS-level concepts (processes, services, permissions)
- Interest in cybersecurity, endpoint protection, or device compliance
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Familiarity with LLM concepts (prompting, tool/function calling) or interest in AI-assisted engineering
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.
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