Software Engineer Jobs in Washington DC

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Digital Forensics Engineers analyze data from ongoing cyberattacks provide

Digital Forensics Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Digital Forensics Engineers analyze data from ongoing cyberattacks to provide information on threat mitigations and develop information recovery techniques.

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provide technical expertise process data analyze develop capabilities advance

DST Data Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

DST Data Engineers provide technical expertise to process data, analyze data sets, and develop capabilities to advance CIA's mission objectives.

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apply their expertise deliver innovative solutions support CIA's mission

Project Manager Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Project Manager Engineers apply their expertise to deliver innovative solutions in support of CIA's mission to collect foreign intelligence.

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Enterprise System IT Specialists provide consultation analysis problem resolution technology

Enterprise Systems IT Specialist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Enterprise System IT Specialists provide consultation, analysis, and problem resolution for technology products and applications.

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High Performance Computing apply their expertise research and design

High Performance Computing Specialist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

High Performance Computing Specialists apply their expertise to research and design HPC solutions, working with AI, Biotech, and Data Science Specialists to understand processing bandwidth and capacity.

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Data Engineers work create optimal data meet business needs

Data Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Data Engineers work with data consumers to create and populate optimal data architectures structures and systems to meet CIAs business needs.

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Graphics and Videography hands-on expertise tailored solutions

Graphics and Videography Specialist - Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The agency is looking for Graphics and Videography Specialists to work in Engineering, applying hands-on expertise to design and build tailored solutions.

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Applications Developers analyze enhance CIAs capabilities collect produce disseminate

Applications Developer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Applications Developers analyze develop and deploy informationsoftware systems to enhance CIAs capabilities to collect produce and disseminate intelligence.

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Extended Reality Specialists virtual augmented environments game engines haptic devices

Extended Reality Specialist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Extended Reality Specialists develop capabilities for virtual, augmented, and sensory enhanced environments using game engines, haptic devices, and immersive glasses.

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Firefighters protect CIA provide fire suppression emergency medical assistance

Firefighter

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Firefighters protect CIA personnel facilities and information by providing fire suppression prevention emergency rescue and provision of emergency medical assistance.

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Quantum Scientists are elite team driving research and development

Quantum Computing Scientist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Quantum Scientists are part of an elite team driving research and development of the industry's most advanced quantum computing hardware and software.

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cutting-edge tools design development integration cyber operations support

Cyber Security Researcher

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Cyber Security Researchers focus on designing and deploying cutting-edge tools and systems for cyber operations.

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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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