Jobs in Reston, VA

About the role

Our Reston team is hiring a Software Engineer to help build and mature technically sophisticated software for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. This role is for someone who can work across the stack -- contributing to backend infrastructure, frontend web applications, and the translation of complex technical ideas into maintainable production software. The strongest candidates will bring solid software engineering fundamentals, good technical judgment, and the ability to help move capabilities from prototype to operational use.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field
• At least 2 years of industry experience
• Experience with modern front-end development frameworks and tooling, especially React, TypeScript, and state management patterns
• Experience building backend services and APIs in languages such as Java or Rust
• Experience developing software in a collaborative environment where readability, maintainability, and disciplined engineering practices matter
• Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate technical concepts into usable software
• Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
• successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience writing performance-sensitive or algorithmic software, including optimization and parallel or concurrent processing
• Experience in defense, national security, or other mission-driven software environments
• Experience with 3D, geospatial, or high-performance visualization technologies such as WebGL or OpenGL

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