Rust Software Engineer
npaworldwideReston (VA)
Rust Software Engineer
Posted 40 days ago
npaworldwideReston (VA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Visa sponsorship provided: No Location: Reston Remote Status: no remote Pay Type: Annual Salary Salary: 125000-175000/US Dollars Occupational Categories: Information Technology/ Computing/ Cyber/ Software Industry(ies): Aerospace / Defense Were 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 DoDevelop 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 experienceStrong experience developing production-grade, performance-sensitive software in RustExperience developing backend services with Axum or similar frameworksExperience with asynchronous programming, preferably using TokioStrong software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skillsExperience working across the software stack, including familiarity with web application developmentAbility to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end usersU.S. citizenship requiredACTIVE SECRET Security ClearancePreferred QualificationsACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCEWhy This RoleThis is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, mission-critical software where performance matters and your work directly contributes to real-world capabilities. Youll 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.
Qualifications: Required
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field 3+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong experience developing production-grade, performance-sensitive software in RustExperience developing backend services with Axum or similar frameworksExperience with asynchronous programming, preferably using TokioStrong software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skillsExperience working across the software stack, including familiarity with web application developmentAbility to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end usersU.S. citizenship requiredACTIVE SECRET Security ClearancePreferred QualificationsACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCEWhy This RoleThis is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, mission-critical software where performance matters and your work directly contributes to real-world capabilities. Youll 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. Why is This a Great Opportunity :Were 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.
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