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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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…
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.
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 |
Places with their own page link to it.
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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