Software engineer jobs in the United States

Find software engineer jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 40,725
Employers: 7,690

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $145,194Across 9,693 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $61.75Across 1,477 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $132,501Across 40 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $17,707Across 27 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 9%3,744 listings
Hybrid: 8%3,101 listings
On-site: 14%5,568 listings

Not specified: 70% (28,312 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (775), Lockheed Martin (600), JPMC page (594).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Software engineer jobs in the United States

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Amentum

Cloud Engineer MDX - SSFB

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

$100,000 – $140,000

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Job details

Pay: $100,000 – $140,000
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Position Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense! As a Cloud Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). You will be at the forefront in the development and implementation of innovative solutions for critical elements supporting advanced sensing capabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of our nation's space-based defense capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and results-oriented Cloud Engineer who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you can work with a team of highly technical individuals, take constructive feedback, learn quicky, and possess a strong desire to contribute to the success of our mission, here is your chance. We are seeking a problem-solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, eager to learn and contribute within a collaborative team. If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to enhance our nation's security, consider this position.

Responsibilities

The Cloud Engineer is part of Amentum’s Missile Defense Division and directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The candidate will:

· Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain cloud environments for the Missile Defense Space Center.

· Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures (VCF 9.0, AWS GovCloud, Azure for US Government) for enterprise workloads.

· Implement cloud-based solutions across IT problem space, including compute, storage, networking, software development, and DevSecOps

· Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions.

· Leverage strong communication and collaboration skills to ensure integration and compliance across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, sustainment, and application delivery teams.

· Develop and implement automation to expand the platform's self-service consumption model, enabling faster and more efficient resource provisioning for consumers.

The successful candidate will:

· Be a strong innovator in process improvement and system design.

· Be able to quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems and provide resolution.

· Be able to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.

· Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership.

· Have excellent presentation, oral and written skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with senior customer management and customers.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

· Must have 1 , or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

o May be reduced with completion of advanced education

· Must have 1 , or more, years of directly related experience in cloud engineering related roles

· Must have an understand principals supporting Cloud infrastructure components including compute, network, and storage

· Must be familiar with Kubernetes and containerization

· Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform

· Must have experience in a Linux computing environment

· Must have an understanding of compute, networking, storage, and DevSecOps

· Must meet DoD 8570 certification requirements (e.g. Sec+) within 60 days of hire

· Must have an active DoW Secret (or higher) Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

· Be able to obtain/maintain a DoW Top Secret Security Clearance w/ SCI eligibility

· Have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

· Have 1, or more, Cloud certifications (e.g, VMware Certified Professional - VCF Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

· Have experience with continuous delivery tools (VCFA Blueprints, GitLab, ArgoCD, etc.)

· Have experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal cloud initiatives

· Have experience with model-based system engineering models and tools

· Have experience working in an agile environment

· Have experience administering a Linux environment (e.g. RHEL 9.x)

· Have experience writing and executing with automation tools

· Have experience with scripting languages (e.g. YAML, Python, Bash)

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

$100,000 – $140,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/27/2026 - 11/04/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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Skills

MDX
Critical thinking
Troubleshoot
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Software development
Communication skills
Collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Cybersecurity
Process improvement
Kubernetes
Linux
Computer science
VMware
AWS certification
CI/CD
GitLab
Python
Bash

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