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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** VTG Defense
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Databases, Concurrent Computing, Web Development, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Software Library, Microservices
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/85961641/1

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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