25 software engineering jobs are open near Washington, DC, on employers' own career pages, from 7 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Leidos, Accenture Federal Services and GRVTY, with 18 of the 25. 60 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $146,950 to $200,000, with a median of $197,750. The places with the most are Herndon, VA (11); Gaithersburg, MD (6); Alexandria, VA (3). A typical posting has been open 17 days.
This page lists jobs outside Washington, DC in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. For jobs in Washington, DC, see Software engineering jobs in Washington, DC.
District of Columbia requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Workday (54%), Greenhouse (38%), USAJOBS (8%).
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Leidos
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 16
Software Engineering & Platforms Manager
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In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing, integrating, modernizing, and sustaining mission-critical software platforms…
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Salesforce
Herndon, VA · Posted Oct 16
SRE Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance)
$117,200 to $176,700 a year26% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving…

Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD · Posted Oct 15
Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer
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If you take pride in your craft, enjoy solving meaningful technical problems, and want your work to support a mission with visibility at senior levels, you’ll…

Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD · Posted Oct 15
Senior Software Engineering Manager
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Leidos is seeking a Software Engineering Manager who will lead a dynamic team, who will be working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s En Route…

Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD · Posted Oct 15
Front-End Software Engineer
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As a Front-End Software Engineer supporting a premier Intelligence Community customer, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and mission users to…

Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD · Posted Oct 15
Senior Data Engineer
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We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Systems Engineer to support the Maru Program with our Intelligence Community customer.
Boeing
Herndon, VA · Posted Oct 14
Lead Software Architect
$211,650 to $286,350 a year26% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Architect with experience in systems engineering and systems architecting to support the Denali…
Accenture Federal Services
Herndon, VA · Posted Oct 13
Software Architect
$124,000 to $246,400 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect to design, develop, and modernize our data infrastructure and application architecture.
Boeing
Herndon, VA · Posted Oct 13
Senior Java Software Engineer – Developer
$171,700 to $232,300 a yearSeen todayNew this week
The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Seal…
GRVTY
Aurora, CO and 3 more places · Posted Oct 12
Mid/Sr Software Developer
$118,000 to $225,560 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
We are seeking Software Engineers to join a dynamic team supporting the development and delivery of a Major Systems Application (MSA) including the associated…
Parsons Corporation
Herndon, VA · Posted Oct 7
Full Stack Software Engineer - TS/SCI
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In this hybrid role, you will contribute across the full software development life cycle, from UI/UX design to back-end architecture, implementation, and…
Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 2
IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW/INFOSEC)
$102,415 to $158,322 a year34% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of…

Leidos
Rockville, MD · Posted Oct 2
Software Engineering Lead
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The Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD · Posted Oct 1
AI Software Developer - All Levels Remote
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Leidos is seeking AI Software Developers (Jr, Mid, Senior levels) .
Parsons Corporation
Manassas, VA · Posted Sep 25
Senior Software Engineer
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An active Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD · Posted Sep 22
Sr. Software Developer
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As a Senior Software Developer, you'll do more than write exceptional code, you'll help build innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that support…
Accenture Federal Services
Herndon, VA · Posted Sep 11
Software Development Engineer
$130,200 to $265,300 a yearSeen today
As a Software Development Engineer in this role, you will focus on designing and implementing robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and…
Accenture Federal Services
Herndon, VA · Posted Sep 11
Palantir Platform Engineer
$130,200 to $265,300 a yearSeen today
Success in this role will be supported by a strong background in building scalable ETL solutions, implementing monitoring frameworks, and collaborating with…
Accenture Federal Services
Herndon, VA · Posted Sep 11
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer
$130,200 to $265,300 a yearSeen today
As an Infrastructure Engineer in this role, you will be responsible for architecting and maintaining scalable, resilient systems that support high-volume data…
GRVTY
Aurora, CO and 3 more places · Posted Sep 8
Mid/Sr Cloud/DevOps Engineer
$118,000 to $225,560 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen today
Northstrat, a GRVTY company is seeking an experienced and driven Cloud/DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team.
GRVTY
Herndon, VA · Posted Sep 3
Palantir Platform Engineer
$150,000 to $250,000 a yearSeen today
GRVTY is seeking a Palantir Platform Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA.
GRVTY
Herndon, VA · Posted Sep 3
Infrastructure Engineer
$150,000 to $250,000 a yearSeen today
GRVTY is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA.
GRVTY
Herndon, VA · Posted Sep 3
Software Development Engineer
$150,000 to $250,000 a yearSeen today
GRVTY is seeking a Software Development Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA.
Parsons Corporation
Falls Church, VA · Posted Aug 14
Cloud Data Engineer
Seen todayOpen 66 days
This position is open to candidates at multiple experience levels, from mid-career to senior.
Accenture Federal Services
Warrenton, VA · Posted Jun 9
Custom Software Engineer
$91,700 to $178,700 a year32% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 131 days
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Warrenton Solutions Team.
Places covered
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Herndon, VA | 11 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 6 |
| Alexandria, VA | 3 |
| Aurora, CO | 2 |
| Falls Church, VA | 1 |
| Manassas, VA | 1 |
| Rockville, MD | 1 |
| Warrenton, VA | 1 |
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Who is hiring software engineering near Washington, DC
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Leidos | 8 | |
| Accenture Federal Services | 5 | $197,750 |
| GRVTY | 5 | $200,000 |
| Parsons Corporation | 3 | |
| Boeing | 2 | |
| Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce | 1 | |
| Salesforce | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many software engineering jobs are open near Washington, DC?
25 on Oct 18, 2026, from 7 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Which places around Washington, DC have the most software engineering jobs?
Herndon, VA (11); Gaithersburg, MD (6); Alexandria, VA (3).
How much do software engineering jobs near Washington, DC pay?
60 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $197,750 and the middle half runs from $146,950 to $200,000. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. District of Columbia requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring software engineering near Washington, DC?
The employers with the most openings are Leidos (8), Accenture Federal Services (5), GRVTY (5). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 17 days, and 8 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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