Rust Software Engineer

NPAworldwide; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Reston, VA is seeking a mid-level Rust Software Engineer to help build high-performance software for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. You will work in a large production Rust codebase alongside researchers and engineers, turning complex algorithms into reliable software across backend, databases, and frontend components.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a technical field, have 3+ years of experience, and are proficient with Rust, Axum,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience developing production-grade Rust software.
• Experience with backend services and async programming (Axum/Tokio).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production software in a large Rust codebase.
• Design and optimize performance-sensitive algorithms and workloads.
• Build backend services using Axum and Tokio.
• Integrate software with databases, frontend apps, APIs, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate complex concepts into practical software.
• Evolve research-driven capabilities into scalable production systems.

Skills

Rust

Asynchronous programming

Backend services

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/math/physics/related

Tools

Axum

Tokio

Job description

Job Description

mid-level Rust Software Engineer – We’re looking for a mid-level Rust Software Engineer to build and optimize high-performance software supporting simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. You'll work in a large, production Rust codebase alongside researchers and engineers, turning complex algorithms and research into reliable, performant software. The role spans backend services, databases, frontend applications, and supporting infrastructure, making it a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and seeing research become operational capability.

What Youll Do

• Develop and maintain production software in a large Rust codebase
• Design and optimize performance-sensitive algorithms and computational workloads
• Build backend services using technologies such as Axum and Tokio
• Integrate software with databases, frontend applications, APIs, and infrastructure
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate complex technical concepts into practical software
• Help evolve research-driven capabilities into scalable, maintainable production systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience developing production-grade, performance-sensitive software in Rust
• Experience developing backend services with Axum or similar frameworks
• Experience with asynchronous programming, preferably using Tokio
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Experience working across the software stack, including familiarity with web application development
• Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users
• U.S. citizenship required
• ACTIVE SECRET Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, mission‑critical software where performance matters and your work directly contributes to real-world capabilities. You’ll have the chance to operate at the intersection of advanced research and production engineering, working with a highly technical team to turn sophisticated algorithms into software that performs in the real world.

Salary

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 125000

Salary Max : $ 175000

Currency Type : USD