Software Engineer

VTG Defense; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology defense company in McLean, VA is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain high-performance web applications using Rust. This role involves designing AI-powered features, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and active TS/SCI clearance. Strong experience with Rust, web frameworks, and AI concepts is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Demonstrated experience in parallel and concurrent programming.
• Demonstrated experience with database systems and ORM tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance web applications using Rust.
• Design and implement AI-powered features and functionality.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.

Skills

Rust programming language

Parallel and concurrent programming

Web development principles

Web frameworks in Rust

Version control systems (Git)

Machine learning libraries in Rust

Understanding AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Web frameworks (Actix, Rocket, Warp)

Database systems and ORM tools (e.g., Diesel)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer in McLean, VA to develop and maintain high-performance web applications using Rust.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain high-performance web applications using Rust. Design and implement AI-powered features and functionality.
• Optimize application performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Rust and AI technologies.
• Develop and maintain high-performance web applications using Rust. Design and implement AI-powered features and functionality.
• Optimize application performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with parallel and concurrent programming.
• Demonstrated professional experience with Rust programming language.
• Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of web development principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience with web frameworks in Rust (e.g., Actix, Rocket, or Warp).
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with WebAssembly (Wasm) for client-side Rust code.
• Demonstrated Experience with database systems and ORM tools (e.g., Diesel).
• Demonstrated experience understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in version control systems (Git).
• Demonstrated experience with machine learning libraries in Rust (e.g., rust-bert, linfa).
• Demonstrated experience understanding AI concepts and algorithms.
• Demonstrated experience or ability integrating AI models into web applications.