Software Engineer Jobs in Washington DC

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SAR Performance & Resiliency Analysis Engineer (MTS/SMTS)

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions and technical expertise. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and are looking for talented engineers to join their team.

Solution Architect

Company: SUSE

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

SUSE is a global leader in innovative reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions. They are seeking a Solution Architect to join their Global Sales Productivity organization in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience in the software industry, deep understanding of open source software, and strong presentation and communication skills.

BESS System Design Engineer (Senior to Principal)

Company: Energy Vault

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

Energy Vault is a company that aims to enable a sustainably energized world by providing energy solutions that accelerate the global transition to renewable energy. They are seeking a BESS System Engineer Senior to Principal to manage and optimize design and lead engineering activities for BNest energy storage systems.

Computer Systems Administrator - US Citizenship is Required - 6 month contract

Company: Booker DiMaio, LLC

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

The job posting is for a hardware and software installation position in Frederick, MD. The job requires US citizenship and a Public Trust Clearance. The position is a 6-month contract with a 1099 hourly basis. The duties include installing and maintaining computer hardware and software, configuring and troubleshooting systems, and performing security tests and monitoring.

Sr. UX/UI Designer

Company: BLN24

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 16, 2024

BLN24 is a digital creative agency that supports the US Federal Government. They are looking for a Sr UXUI Designer to join their team. The company offers competitive benefits, flexibility, and opportunities for growth and development.

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack/Front End

Company: Common Room

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

Common Room is a customer intelligence platform that helps companies understand their customers better. They are looking for a frontend engineer to join their team, who has experience with React, CSS, HTML, and TypeScript. The company values simplicity, customer-centricity, and teamwork, and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Company: Common Room

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

Common Room is a customer intelligence platform that helps companies capture buying signals and make data-driven decisions. The company values simplicity, customer-centricity, and teamwork, and offers competitive benefits and a fun work environment.

Federal Sales Development Representative

Company: Saviynt

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

Saviynt is a high-growth Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority, seeking a Sales Development Representative to initiate sales cycles for their US Federal Team. The role involves identifying and generating sales opportunities through outbound prospect anding inbound lead follow-up.

Escrow Assistant

Company: First American Title

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

Pango Group is a people-first company that values its employees and customers. They are looking for an Escrow Assistant to join their team, which will work in a dynamic setting supporting the Escrow team in various ways.

Regional Sales Manager - DOD

Company: WEKA

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

WEKA is a pre-IPO growth-stage company that is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack. They are hiring a Federal Regional Sales Manager to target Enterprise-level Department of Defense customers.

Advanced SAR and MTI Processing and Analysis Engineer - Eng Specialist/Sr Eng Specialist

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions and technical expertise. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and are looking for experienced engineers to join their team.

Sr. Splunk Engineer

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 17, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is seeking a Splunk Engineer to support their cyber security program. The engineer will be responsible for providing overall engineering and administration in supporting a large distributed Splunk environment, analyzing data for anomalies and trends, and building dashboards to highlight key trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Software Engineers at different seniority levels?
Junior (0‑2 yrs) $70k‑$90k, Mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $90k‑$120k, Senior (5‑10 yrs) $120k‑$160k, Staff/Principal (10+ yrs) $160k‑$200k, with variations for tech hubs like SF ($180k‑$220k) and NYC ($170k‑$210k).
What technical skills and certifications are most valuable for Software Engineers today?
Core languages: Java, Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript. Frontend: React, Vue, Angular. Backend: Node.js, Spring Boot, .NET Core. DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines. Data: Spark, Flink, Snowflake, BigQuery. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified ScrumMaster.
How common is remote work for Software Engineer positions?
Over 70% of listings support fully remote or hybrid models. Companies like Atlassian, GitLab, and Shopify offer global remote teams, while many startups maintain flexible locations. Remote roles often include a stipend for home office setup and access to virtual collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist for Software Engineers?
Typical ladder: Junior → Mid‑level → Senior → Staff Engineer/Principal Engineer → Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering → VP of Engineering. Each step adds responsibility for architectural decisions, mentorship, project ownership, and cross‑functional leadership.
What industry trends should Software Engineers be aware of?
AI/ML model deployment, serverless architectures, edge computing for IoT, container‑native observability, GitOps, and continuous delivery pipelines. Companies are also investing in secure multi‑tenant cloud services and low‑latency data streaming platforms.

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