Software developer jobs in the United States (4,643 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,643
Employers: 1,872

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $107,973Across 567 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $50.53Across 210 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $7,423Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 6%270 listings
Hybrid: 3%126 listings
On-site: 19%865 listings

Not specified: 73% (3,382 listings)

Employers hiring include General Atomics (69), IBM (63), Leidos (61).

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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

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AMEWAS

Software Developer (WSCE)-Journeyman

Patuxent River, MD, United States

The salary range of this position is $109,650.00 - $161,250.00 and is commensurate with experience.

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Pay: The salary range of this position is $109,650.00 - $161,250.00 and is commensurate with experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer (WSCE)-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $109,650.00 - $161,250.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Work Arrangement:

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business, contract, customer, and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change.

Position Background:

The Simulation Applications and Architecture (SAA) Branch develops multiple modeling and simulation (M&S) tools in support of warfighter training; test and evaluation (T&E); data analysis; live, virtual, and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. The tools include the Global Reusable Interface Domain (GRID), the Weapons Server Common Environment (WSCE), the Simulation Control Executive (SCE), and the Architecture Management Integration Environment (AMIE). The SAA Branch designs, develops, documents, and deploys these products and tools. The Battlespace Division delivers these products as part of an integrated suite of tools called the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB); the battlespace for JSE.

A typical day as a Software Developer (WSCE)-Journeyman may include:

Develops software for an advanced synthetic training environment
Integrates software into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats
Supports software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations
Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns and object-oriented software design
Works within existing DevOps environment (automated builds, testing, deployment of software on multiple OS platforms, etc.)
Evaluates and reviews C and C++ language code
Programs using C and C++
Develops software requiring parallel processing, threading and inter-process communication
Develops software to simulate complex environments or platforms in real-time
Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements

Must-haves:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering: Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering may qualify
Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
3 years of relevant work experience
3 years of experience with software development using C/C++, CMake and/or scripting languages (Bash, Python 3 or similar platforms)
3 years of experience with scripting and databases
Familiarity with scaled agile software development tools and environments (Git, Jira or similar platforms)
Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Secret Clearance
Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.

Desired Skills:

Experience working in a cross-platform development environment (Windows, Linux or similar platforms)
Experience with modeling and simulation
Experience with military weapons systems or military air platforms
Experience in the military test or training

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

Refer a friend:

We’re always on the lookout for top talent. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please share our post with them!

Here’s an added perk: If you’re a current AMEWAS employee and your referral is hired, you could earn a referral bonus!

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
Generous tuition and training assistance program
Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonuses
Employee longevity recognition
Community involvement and outreach
Team building events
Recognition program
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mobile service discount
Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For important employment-related notices and required disclosures, please review our Regulatory Notices page.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.

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Mechanical engineering
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Bash
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Microsoft Windows
Linux
Military weaponry
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