Associate Software Engineer

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Manassas, Virginia, USPosted Today

Role Overview

VT Group (VTG) is hiring a entry-level Associate Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in Manassas. Part of VT Group (VTG)'s Frontend hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to work with our software for modeling acoustic beampatterns for submarine sonar arrays. The SW is primarily Python-based and is containerized and hosted in a Kubernetes environment. This role will involve developing and updating interfaces between front end and back end, updating the code architecture to scale up and enable more parallel instances, configuring the code to work with GPUs, and various other performance updates. Tasking may also include some GUI development and updating the tool to work on additional systems and platforms. This position will support our customer in Manassas, VA.

What will you do?

Develop and maintain interfaces as the backend tool scales and evolves
SW performance and architecture updates
Communicate requirements and interface definitions clearly with cross-company partners

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or similar
Proficient with Python
Proficient with RESTful/gRPC
Experience with Linux systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness
Successful completion of background check
Must be a US Citizen with current DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

One+ years relevant specifically experience with SQL or NoSQL
Knowledgeable with modern PaaS environment tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, KVM, and Helm
Experience with CuPy or Numba for writing GPU kernels in Python
Experience with Python’s multiprocessing library
Experience with shell scripting languages

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $75,000-$90,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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How do I apply for the Associate Software Engineer position at VT Group (VTG)?

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Where is the Associate Software Engineer position at VT Group (VTG) located?

This position is based in Manassas. VT Group (VTG) has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Associate Software Engineer at VT Group (VTG) earn?

VT Group (VTG) has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Associate Software Engineer role at VT Group (VTG) posted?

This role was posted on July 2, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Associate Software Engineer role at VT Group (VTG) entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements VT Group (VTG) has listed.

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