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Mid-Level Software Engineer

Location: Reston, VA · On-site
Job type: Full-time
Level: Mid-level
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Listed: 30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

U.S. citizenship
security clearance eligibility
Java
C++
Rust
object-oriented design
API development

Also useful

TypeScript
React
WebGL
Kubernetes
AWS
CI/CD

Stated benefits & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Tuition reimbursement

In this role, you will be expected to

Build and maintain production-quality software that supports mission-oriented analysis, simulation, and decision support
Help translate technically sophisticated algorithms, models, and research prototypes into usable software applications
Improve software quality through thoughtful design, code readability, testing, documentation, and maintainable engineering practices
Build responsive, usable, and intuitive frontends that present complex data and workflows clearly to users
Contribute across the full development lifecycle, including concept exploration, prototyping, implementation, testing, demonstration, deployment, and sustainment
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand user needs and deliver practical, high-impact solutions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field
At least 2 years of professional software development experience
Strong foundation in object-oriented design and software development, with experience in Java, C++, Rust, or other comparable programming languages
Experience creating backend software and/or APIs in collaborative production or prototype environments
Strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

Active SECRET security clearance
Experience writing high-performance, multi-threaded (parallel/concurrent) software
Experience developing high-quality software in an environment where readability, maintainability, testing, and disciplined engineering practices are valued
Experience in defense, national security, or other mission-driven environments
Experience with TypeScript and React or other modern frontend development frameworks
Experience with 3D, geospatial, or high-performance visualization technologies such as WebGL or OpenGL
Experience with data-intensive or distributed systems, including databases, messaging systems, and asynchronous processing
Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled applications, including LLM-integrated systems
Experience with cloud and containerized deployment environments such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office.

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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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.

Metron is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to help design, build, and mature software systems that support simulation, optimization, and decision support for mission-focused applications.

This role is best suited for an engineer who is comfortable working across the software stack and who can contribute to both technical implementation and product maturation. You will help transform prototypes and advanced technical concepts into reliable, maintainable software used in operational and decision-support settings.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

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.

Read the original posting

From Metron's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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