Software Engineer

VT Group (VTG); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) in McLean, VA seeks a Software Engineer to build and maintain high-performance web applications with Rust. You will design and implement AI-powered features and scalable services that run reliably.

You will optimize performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in code reviews. We expect strong Rust experience, familiarity with Actix/Rocket/Warp, and client-side Wasm knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Rust and its ecosystems.
• Experience with parallel and concurrent programming.
• Familiarity with web frameworks in Rust (Actix/Rocket/Warp).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Stay updated with Rust and AI technologies.

Skills

Rust programming

Parallel/concurrent programming

Web development principles

RESTful APIs

AI concepts and algorithms

Git version control

WebAssembly (Wasm)

rust-bert / linfa

Education

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

Tools

Actix

Rocket

Warp

Diesel ORM

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.