Scientific Research, Government Contracting, Consulting, Defense, Data Science

Rust Software Engineer

Reston, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Rust
performance-sensitive
Axum
Tokio
async code
backend services
frontend
database
infrastructure
algorithms

Nice to have

full-stack web application development
Java
Python
Typescript
React

Role summary

Seeking a mid-level Rust Developer in Reston, VA to build and optimize production software for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. Responsibilities include working within a large Rust codebase, collaborating with researchers and engineers to translate complex algorithms into performant software, and integrating these capabilities with backend services, databases, and frontend applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in production-grade, performance-sensitive Rust development, strong software engineering fundamentals, and experience with tools like Axum and Tokio for backend and async development. Familiarity with full-stack development is also desired.

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Our Reston team is seeking a mid-level Rust Developer to build and optimize production software supporting simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. This role is for someone who can work in a large Rust codebase, collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to translate complex algorithms and technical concepts into performant, reliable software, and integrate those capabilities with backend services, databases, frontend applications, and supporting infrastructure. The strongest candidates will bring experience developing production-grade, performance-sensitive software in Rust, strong software engineering fundamentals, and the technical judgment to optimize computationally intensive code while helping move research-driven capabilities into maintainable operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

Work in a large production codebase in Rust

Optimize algorithmic Rust code

Support Infrastructure and connections with frontend, database, and other services

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field

At least 3 years of industry experience

Experience in writing production-grade performance-sensitive software in Rust

Experience building backend services with tools like Axum

Experience with async code with tools such as Tokio

Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate technical concepts into usable software

Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Ability to obtain an Interim Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications

Active Security Clearance

Experience with Java, Python, and Typescript/React

Experience writing optimized parallel code and GPU code

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office 5 days a week

Perks and Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Accompanying FSA and HSA options

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Reimbursement

Annual Salary Reviews

Profit Sharing

401(k) Traditional and Roth Options

Gym and Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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