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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** Metron, Inc.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Data Visualization, Web Development, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenGL, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Big O, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, TypeScript, Web Applications, WebGL, Multithreading, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, React Redux
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5858003553

## About the Role

We are seeking talented programmers with strong computer science, math, and/or physics backgrounds for complex and challenging projects. As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for writing backend infrastructure and frontend web applications for simulation and optimization software that incorporates probabilistic models of physical systems. Project teams range from 2 to 20 people and include a mix of Research Scientists and Software Engineers. Each team member is involved in the entire problem-solving process, from initial concept through data visualization and analysis, algorithm design, exploratory prototyping, software implementation, demonstration, and deployment. Roles within a team are flexible, giving employees space to contribute to their areas of strength, and to develop new skills. The ideal candidate has experience writing well-designed, maintainable, and extensible code., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Math, or related field

 * Java, TypeScript, Python or C++ programming experience
 * Proficiency in object-oriented programming
 * Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
 * Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly
 * US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience with MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, React, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL
 * Experience writing algorithmic code, including complexity analysis, performance optimization, and multithreading
 * Math background including Probability/Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus
 * Experience designing and implementing user interfaces