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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Metron's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of Metron's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Metron
- high 8 stale, 2 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 23 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Metron's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Metron.
About this role
As a Mid-Level Software Engineer at Metron, you will design, build, and enhance software systems for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused applications. Your role involves transforming advanced algorithms and prototypes into reliable software, improving software quality, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout the development lifecycle.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Metron as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field
- At least 2 years of professional software development experience
- Strong foundation in object-oriented design and software development, with experience in Java, C++, Rust, or other comparable programming languages
- Experience creating backend software and/or APIs in collaborative production or prototype environments
- Strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice to have
- Active SECRET security clearance
- Experience writing high-performance, multi-threaded (parallel/concurrent) software
- Experience developing high-quality software in an environment where readability, maintainability, testing, and disciplined engineering practices are valued
- Experience in defense, national security, or other mission-driven environments
- Experience with TypeScript and React or other modern frontend development frameworks
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Position requires working from the Reston, VA office
- No salary listed in the posting
Summarised from Metron's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Metron on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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