187 software engineering jobs are open in Virginia, on employers' own career pages, from 29 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Accenture Federal Services, Capital One and GRVTY, with 113 of the 187. 140 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $157,100 to $211,200, with a median of $187,500. The places with the most are McLean, VA (84); Chantilly, VA (36); Arlington, VA (34). A typical posting has been open 16 days.
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Software engineering jobs by place in Virginia
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| McLean, VA | 84 |
| Chantilly, VA | 36 |
| Arlington, VA | 34 |
| Richmond, VA | 20 |
| Sterling, VA | 16 |
| Herndon, VA | 11 |
| Springfield, VA | 11 |
| Reston, VA | 10 |
| Aurora, CO | 6 |
| Austin, TX | 6 |
| Fort Belvoir, VA | 5 |
| Ashburn, VA | 4 |
| Alexandria, VA | 3 |
| Crystal City, VA | 3 |
| Dahlgren, VA | 2 |
Who is hiring software engineering in Virginia
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture Federal Services | 57 | $156,250 |
| Capital One | 31 | $230,400 |
| GRVTY | 25 | $200,000 |
| CoStar Group | 16 | $152,500 |
| McKesson | 7 | $153,700 |
| Parsons Corporation | 7 | |
| Seekr | 6 | $195,000 |
| Leidos | 5 |
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 in Virginia?
187 on Oct 18, 2026, from 29 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Virginia are most software engineering jobs?
McLean, VA (84); Chantilly, VA (36); Arlington, VA (34).
Do software engineering jobs in Virginia pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $187,500; across the US it is $194,000. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
How much do software engineering jobs in Virginia pay?
140 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $187,500 and the middle half runs from $157,100 to $211,200. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer.
Which employers are hiring software engineering in Virginia?
The employers with the most openings are Accenture Federal Services (57), Capital One (31), GRVTY (25). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 16 days, and 28 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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