Software Engineer Jobs in Washington DC

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Sr UX/UI Designer (TS SCI Clearance)

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Location: Washington, DC

Posted Feb 03, 2025

ALM Actuary

Company: MassMutual

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 03, 2025

MassMutual is seeking a passionate and experienced actuary to join their Annuity ALM & Hedging team. The role involves owning all components of ALM for retail income annuities and institutional business, including business relationships, production, and ad-hoc analysis. The individual will also assist in cross-company initiatives and maintain ALM processes. The ideal candidate will have a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, 7+ years of experience in actuarial business functions and risks, investments, ALM, or hedging, and proficiency in programming languages and actuarial software products. The role offers opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and networking within the organization.

Software Developer Sr. TS/SCI REQUIRED

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Location: Washington, DC

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Help Desk Support Specialist

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Cloud Engineer- TS/SCI Required

Company:

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Information Security Consultant - Application Security Engineer

Company: MassMutual

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 03, 2025

MassMutual is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join their dedicated team. The role involves driving security best practices, conducting in-depth security assessments, and collaborating with various teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in secure software development, knowledge of application security vulnerabilities, and experience with security tools. The company values collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Software Engineers?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs): $80k‑$110k; Mid (3‑5 yrs): $110k‑$150k; Senior (6‑10 yrs): $150k‑$190k; Staff (10‑15 yrs): $190k‑$240k; Principal/Architect: $240k‑$300k+ (US).
What core skills and certifications are required for Software Engineers?
Core languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust. Frameworks: React, Angular, Node.js, Spring, Django. Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions. Cloud creds: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect. Extras: CI/CD, observability (Grafana, Prometheus), unit testing frameworks.
How common is remote work availability for Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of listings on Job Transparency allow full‑time remote work. Companies often offer US pay bands but allow employees in EU, Canada, and India, with adjustments for local living costs.
What career progression paths exist for Software Engineers?
Typical ladder: Junior Engineer → Mid‑Level Engineer → Senior Engineer → Staff Engineer → Principal Engineer → Engineering Manager/Director → VP of Engineering. Technical tracks emphasize architecture, performance, and system design; managerial tracks focus on people management, strategy, and product delivery.
What are current industry trends affecting Software Engineers?
Accelerated adoption of generative AI, focus on secure by design, growth of low‑code/no‑code platforms, shift to serverless architectures, and rising demand for data‑centric engineers. Companies prioritize DevSecOps, observability, and AI‑augmented dev workflows.

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