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…
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.
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) .
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…
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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- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
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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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