Software Engineer Jobs in Washington DC

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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 24, 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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Utility Engineers oversee industrial utility systems Agency data centers

Utility Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 24, 2024

Utility Engineers oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide. Learn more about this agency.

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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 24, 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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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 24, 2024

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

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Supervisory Technologist position Department of Justice OLP Develop and implement policy

Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer (Interdisciplinary)

Company: Department of Justice - Offices, Boards and Divisions

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

Posted Sep 24, 2024

The position serves as a Supervisory Technologist in the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy, developing and implementing policy initiatives and coordinating with other agencies.

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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 24, 2024

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

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Field IT Technicians installation operation maintenance computer network systems

Field IT Engineer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 24, 2024

Field IT Technicians are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer network and telecommunications systems in Agency data centers worldwide.

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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 24, 2024

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

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Organizational Psychologists work client needs then designing conducting and reporting applied

Organizational Psychologist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

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

Posted Sep 24, 2024

Organizational Psychologists work in a consulting environment, eliciting client needs, designing, conducting, and reporting applied research to meet those requirements.

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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 24, 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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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 24, 2024

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

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ENGINEER

Company: Department of the Navy - U.S. Pacific Fleet

Location: Bremerton, Washington Bremerton, Washington

Posted Sep 24, 2024

This flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies and provides instructions on how to apply. It also notes that notice of result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

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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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