Software Engineer -Mid (Network Focus)

Steely•Reston, VA

1d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Steely is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer with a network focus. The role involves developing software with an emphasis on networking, cybersecurity, and network security. Candidates should have professional software engineering experience and be able to develop, troubleshoot, and deploy software on Linux. The position calls for experience with Rust or another strongly typed language, networking concepts and tools, APIs and backend services, security and identity technologies, concurrent programming, testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience, at least three years of professional software engineering experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Steely describes itself as a fast-growing, mission-driven company based in Reston, Virginia, and offers opportunities for professional growth through leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Professional software development experience in Rust, Java, or another strongly typed programming language, with the ability to learn and work effectively in Rust.
Experience developing, troubleshooting, and deploying software on Linux.
Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including testing, debugging, error handling, data structures, and maintainable software design.
Experience with Git and collaborative software development practices, including code reviews.
Experience with GitLab or a similar software development platform, including issue tracking and merge requests.
Working knowledge of computer networking, including IP, TCP, UDP, routing, and client/server architectures.
Experience using Linux networking tools such as ip, ss, and ping.
Ability to work independently on moderately complex software tasks and collaborate effectively within a development team.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience with Rust, particularly developing production-grade systems or network-oriented software.
Experience developing networking, cybersecurity, or network-security software.
Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, TLS, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, NAT, and VPN technologies.
Familiarity with cryptography and PKI, including encryption, hashing, certificates, and public/private key concepts.
Experience with packet capture, traffic analysis, or network troubleshooting tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.
Experience developing REST APIs, backend services, or web applications.
Experience with OIDC/OAuth 2.0, authentication, authorization, or identity providers.
Experience with multithreaded, concurrent, or asynchronous programming.
Experience with automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Experience with CI/CD, particularly GitLab CI/CD.
Experience with performance testing, profiling, or optimization.

Responsibilities

Develop production-grade systems or network-oriented software, particularly in Rust.
Develop networking, cybersecurity, or network-security software.
Work with networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, UDP, TLS, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, NAT, and VPNs.
Work with cryptography and PKI concepts, including encryption, hashing, certificates, and public/private keys.
Use packet-capture, traffic-analysis, or network-troubleshooting tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.
Develop REST APIs, backend services, or web applications.
Work with OIDC/OAuth 2.0, authentication, authorization, or identity providers.
Develop multithreaded, concurrent, or asynchronous software.
Create and use automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Work with CI/CD, particularly GitLab CI/CD.
Conduct performance testing, profiling, or optimization.
Develop, troubleshoot, and deploy software on Linux.
Use Docker and containerized applications.
Use Git and collaborative development practices, including code reviews, issue tracking, and merge requests.
Work independently on moderately complex software tasks and collaborate with a development team.