Software Engineer Jobs in Washington DC

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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 28, 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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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 28, 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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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 28, 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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Antennas and Propagation technical expertise provided antenna design and

Antennas and Propagation Research and Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Antennas and Propagation Engineers provide technical expertise in antenna design, propagation, and measurement for the advancement of CIA mission objectives.

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high value on diversity qualified individuals from all all ethnic and racial backgrounds

Attorney (Tech and Cyber)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 28, 2024

The Office of General Counsel values diversity and encourages resumes from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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Technology Development Engineers cutting-edge customengineered solutions advance CIA collection initiatives

Technical Developer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Technology Development Engineers collaborate with the Intelligence Community to develop cutting-edge solutions advancing CIA collection initiatives.

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Power sources engineers provide technical expertise various power technologies

Battery and Power Research and Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Power sources engineers and scientists provide technical expertise in various power technologies for CIA mission objectives.

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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 28, 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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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 28, 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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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 28, 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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EngineerFacilities Project Managers provide products and services Agency customers by developing

Engineer/Facilities Project Manager

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 28, 2024

EngineerFacilities Project Managers provide products and services for Agency customers by developing and coordinating civil electrical and mechanical standards and recapitalization projects.

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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 28, 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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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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