Software Engineer

Metron
Reston, VA

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.




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. Our teams are highly collaborative, and each engineer is expected to contribute across the full lifecycle of development, from early concept exploration and prototyping through implementation, demonstration, and deployment. The strongest candidates will bring solid software engineering fundamentals, good technical judgment, and the ability to help move capabilities from prototype to operational use.

Required Qualifications



  • 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

  • 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 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

  • Experience with data-intensive or distributed systems, including databases, messaging systems, and asynchronous processing

  • Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled software, including LLMs, computer vision, or model-integrated applications

  • 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 however we are flexible with our relocation timelines.

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

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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Posted 2026-03-28

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