Software engineer jobs in Sterling, VA and nearby (1,990 jobs)

Software engineer jobs within 25 miles of Sterling, VA. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 1,990
Employers: 517

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Average starting payUSD / year: $131,313Across 301 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $59.30Across 57 listings

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Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 5%96 listings
On-site: 19%383 listings

Not specified: 76% (1,511 listings)

Employers hiring include Cymertek (69), Amazon.com Services LLC (63), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (63).

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Cloud Engineer
Avalore, LLC
Arlington, VA
The Cloud Engineer will design, engineer, and integrate the cloud environment that forms the foundation of the WDP System. This person will implement and manage cloud services, optimize the…
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Site Reliability Engineer
Avalore, LLC
Arlington, VA
The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of the WDP System. This person will define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and…
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Software Development Engineer
Avalore, LLC
Herndon, VA
As a Software Development Engineer in this role, you will focus on designing and implementing robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and enable comprehensive tracking…
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Software Engineer
Avalore, LLC
Chantilly, VA
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Software Engineer
Avalore, LLC
Chantilly, VA
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Multi-Cloud Engineer
Avalore, LLC
Chantilly, VA
As a Multi-Cloud Engineer at Avalore, you will provide technical support to all of the customers' broadcast systems as a cloud engineer with programming responsibilities.
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Software Engineer - CTJ - Top Secret
Microsoft
Reston, VA
- $85,400 to $183,700 USD / year
Are you interested in building and securing cloud‑scale software that protects some of the world’s most sensitive and mission‑critical environments? As a Software Engineer in Microsoft’s…
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Cloud Engineer-Advisor (AWS)
Fannie Mae
Reston, VA
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Junior Azure Cloud Administrator
SAIC
Rockville, MD
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Washington, DC
- $70 to $88 USD / hour
Our client seeks a senior Cloud Engineer to own and stabilize a legacy GCP and Azure footprint while assisting with conversions and decommissioning. The role will support automation efforts…
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Software Engineer
Jacobs
Chantilly, VA
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Lead AI Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
MCLEAN, VA
We are seeking an AI Engineer to help design, build, and deliver next-generation AI-enabled applications and agentic systems. This role combines hands-on engineering across frontend…
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Senior AI Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
MCLEAN, VA
We are seeking an Senior AI Engineer to help design, build, and deliver next-generation AI-enabled applications and agentic systems. This role combines hands-on engineering across frontend…
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Software Development Engineer, Leo Space Security
Amazon
Arlington, VA · Herndon, VA
We are looking for a software development engineer to join the founding cohort of the Engineering and R&D team within Leo Space Security. The team defends the manufacturing lines, launch…
Added 23 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer - AI and Data Platforms
Nextonic Solutions LLC
Rockville, MD
Senior Software Engineer - AI and Scientific Data Platforms
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Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security
Amazon.com Services LLC
Herndon, VA
The US ADC Security Engineering team is seeking a motivated ADC Engineer I to support day-to-day operations of large-scale cloud syste
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Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security
Amazon.com Services LLC
Herndon, VA
The US ADC Security Engineering team is seeking a motivated ADC Engineer I to support day-to-day operations of large-scale cloud syste
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Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security
Amazon.com Services LLC
Herndon, VA
The US ADC Security Engineering team is seeking a motivated ADC Engineer I to support day-to-day operations of large-scale cloud syste
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Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security
Amazon.com Services LLC
Herndon, VA
The US ADC Security Engineering team is seeking an experienced ADC Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader for our o
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Software Engineer II - CTJ - TS/SCI
Microsoft
Reston, VA
- $102,100 to $219,200 USD / year
Microsoft has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in the Cloud+AI Silver Team. This team will be responsible for deploying and operating a Secure Work Area, including the…
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FLEX Android Senior Software Engineer
Marriott
Bethesda, MD
- $48.26 to $86.58 USD / hour
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Senior Cloud Engineer
CACI International
Bethesda, MD
CACI is seeking a hands-on Senior CloudDoors Engineer to sustain and enhance CloudDoors, an existing enterprise cloud provisioning and governance service supporting mission customers. This…
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer - 5G Devices & NTN Connectivity
Viasat, Inc.
Germantown, MD
- $205,000 to $307,000 USD / year
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Software Engineer II - Discover Studio
Qualtrics
Reston, VA
At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than…
Added 1 day ago
Software Development Engineer II, AWS Inspector
Amazon.com Services LLC
Herndon, VA

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Actalent

C++ Software Engineer

Manassas, VA, United States

$60 to $90 USD / hour

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Pay: $60 to $90 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 1, 2026

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Job Title: C++ Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis role supports a mission-critical submarine acoustic system by focusing on software build, integration, and dependency management across a large-scale C/C++ engineering environment. You will work primarily in Linux, solving complex technical problems related to builds and integration rather than traditional feature development. This position offers broad exposure to enterprise-scale software engineering challenges and can open doors to future opportunities across multiple high-impact programs.Responsibilities

Analyze and troubleshoot code dependencies, linking issues, and build behavior across a large C/C++ software environment.
Debug and resolve complex software defects, build failures, and integration issues in collaboration with other engineers.
Work within Linux-based development environments to investigate and solve software build and execution problems.
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve software modularity, dependency management, and build efficiency.
Evaluate and help shape future software development lifecycle processes related to build automation, dependency management, and pipeline modernization.
Leverage tools such as Git, Make, and CMake while applying modern software development practices in a collaborative engineering environment.
Contribute to continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines and software build workflows, with a focus on reliability and scalability.

Essential Skills

Strong professional experience with C/C++ software development.
Solid understanding of C/C++ dependencies, linking, compilation, and build behavior.
Hands-on experience working in Linux-based development environments.
Proven ability to debug complex, non-trivial software issues, including build and integration problems.
Experience using Git in a collaborative software development environment.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and software build workflows, preferably using GitLab.
Strong problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently in technically ambiguous environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Make and/or CMake for build configuration and automation.
Familiarity with modern C++ standards, ideally C++11 or newer.
Understanding of key C++ concepts such as smart pointers, vectors versus arrays, heap versus stack allocation, templates, and modern memory management practices.
Exposure to package and dependency management tools used in large-scale C/C++ environments.
Experience supporting or participating in migrations to GitLab or similar CI/CD platforms.
Familiarity with Agile development environments and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Active Secret clearance is preferred.

Work EnvironmentYou will work in a Linux-focused development environment supporting a large, complex C/C++ codebase for a mission-critical submarine acoustic system. The role emphasizes build systems, integration, and dependency management rather than user-facing feature development, giving you exposure to enterprise-scale software engineering practices. You will use tools such as Git, Make, CMake, and GitLab, and collaborate closely with other engineers in an Agile-inspired setting that may leverage tools like Jira and Confluence. The environment encourages modern software development practices, continuous integration and delivery, and ongoing improvement of build and deployment pipelines. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Skills

C++
C
Linux
Troubleshoot
Software development
Git
CMake
Process improvement
CI/CD
GitLab
Problem solving
Work independently
Agile development
Jira
Atlassian Confluence
Agile

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