Entry-Level Software Engineer - Network Focus

Overview

Steely is seeking a Software Engineer with experience or strong interest in secure software development, networking technologies, and modern systems programming. This role offers the opportunity to develop high-performance applications and services supporting cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and mission-critical government and commercial programs.

The ideal candidate is a motivated software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building reliable software, and learning new technologies in a collaborative engineering environment. Experience with Rust is highly desirable, along with an interest in Linux systems, networking, distributed systems, and secure application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications primarily using Rust and other strongly typed programming languages.
• Develop backend services, REST APIs, and network-enabled applications.
• Build and support software running in Linux environments and containerized platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Implement automated testing practices, including unit, integration, and system testing.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery processes.
• Participate in code reviews and software design discussions to improve code quality and engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot software defects, performance bottlenecks, and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and test plans.
• Work with networking technologies, security protocols, and authentication systems to support mission requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, and development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of software engineering principles, including:
• Data structures and algorithms
• Software design and architecture
• Testing and debugging
• Error handling and application reliability
• Maintainable and scalable code development

• Experience developing software in Rust, Java, C++, or another strongly typed programming language through professional experience, internships, research, academic coursework, or personal projects.

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.

• Familiarity with Git and modern source control workflows. 
• Understanding of computer networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, TCP, UDP, and client-server communication models.

• Experience working collaboratively on software projects and incorporating peer code review feedback.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in Rust.
• Experience developing applications and services within Linux environments.
• Experience with Docker, Podman, or other containerization technologies.
• Experience with GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar software development platforms.
• Experience implementing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated unit, integration, and regression testing frameworks.
• Experience with networking or network security software through professional work, research, internships, academic projects, or open-source contributions.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs, backend services, or web-based applications.
• Familiarity with networking technologies and protocols, including:
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
  • DNS
  • HTTP/HTTPS
  • TLS
  • Routing and NAT
  • VPN technologies