Software development jobs in the United States (54,297 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 54,297
Employers: 10,010

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,483Across 11,322 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.08Across 2,452 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $12,015Across 65 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,344Across 47 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,042Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%4,569 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,655 listings
On-site: 16%8,778 listings

Not specified: 69% (37,295 listings)

Employers hiring include Walmart (880), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (777), Lockheed Martin (703).

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 development jobs in the United States

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Senior Software Engineer
SAIC
El Segundo, CA
SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer with experience in cryptographic software to join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team in El…
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Web Developer
AERMOR LLC
Panama City, FL
AERMOR is seeking a Web Developer to support application development, web architecture, and data-driven solutions for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)…
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Lead Software Developer
Mortenson
Minneapolis, MN · MN
The Lead Software Developer - Oracle Fusion Applications is the technical leader for development, integration, reporting, extension, deployment, and production-support activities across the…
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Analyst, Data & Software Engineer
Ovative Group, LLC
United States
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Software Developer
Entarian
Albuquerque, NM
Entarian is seeking a Software Developer - Space Weather Scientific Software to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Warfare Directorate.
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Software Engineer, iOS
True Talent Solutions Partners
New York, NY
- $130,000 to $230,000 USD / year
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Little Rock, AR
- $70 to $88 USD / hour
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Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Experienced Associate
PwC
Kansas City, MO · St. Louis, MO
As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Experienced Associate, you will leverage advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for…
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Jefferson City, MO
- $70 to $88 USD / hour
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Washington, DC
- $70 to $88 USD / hour
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Frankfort, KY
- $70 to $88 USD / hour
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Software Engineer
Jacobs
Chantilly, VA
Knack Works, a subsidiary of Jacobs, was created to address the demand for cutting-edge development environments within the intelligence community. Knack Works is focused on providing…
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Web Developer
CACI International
Chantilly, VA
…for a government customer. You’ll contribute to application development and maintenance using C#/.NET, JavaScript, SQL, and related web technologies while working…
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Wells Fargo
MCLEAN, VA
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MCLEAN, VA
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Software Development Engineer, Leo Space Security
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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…
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Richmond, VA
- $70 to $88 USD / hour
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Senior Software Engineer (Data Engineering)
Workday, Inc.
CA · GA
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Sr. Software Engineer - AI and Data Platforms
Nextonic Solutions LLC
Rockville, MD
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and operation of applications that support scientific research and complex data workflows. This hands-on role…
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Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer, AI Policy and Strategic Initiatives)
Perplexity
San Francisco, CA · Washington, DC
- $220,000 to $405,000 USD / year
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Software Developer, Data Scientist
TALON
Portsmouth, NH
TALON is seeking a Software Developer, Data Scientist with health claims domain experience and strong skills in Python, SQL, and JavaScript to join our team. This combined role builds and…
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Journeyman Application Developer
Govcio LLC
United States
…to provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, application development, enhancement analysis, and ServiceNow platform troubleshooting in support of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) enterprise…
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Software Engineer 2
Dell
Austin, TX
The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software…
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Software Support Manager
Tyler Technologies
Lakewood, CO
- $66,585 to $87,612 USD / year
The Software Support Manager directs, establishes, and plans and implements the policies and procedures necessary to provide support for Tyler software products. His/her primary goal is to…
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Hartford, CT
- $70 to $88 USD / hour

Jacobs

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Knack Works, a subsidiary of Jacobs, was created to address the demand for cutting-edge development environments within the intelligence community. Knack Works is focused on providing scalable, automated solutions that enable our customers to perform their national security missions in an ever-changing environment of new technologies and evolving threats. Our flagship product, the "Knack Stack," introduces flexible and automated hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service for cloud-agnostic deployments and automation. It's designed to automate data management and security.

We are seeking a Software Engineer passionate about formulating new solutions, to join our on-site team in Northern Virginia. We live a team-driven approach towards growth and innovations in a culture that fosters collaboration and camaraderie.

What We Offer:

Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Hands-on exposure to real-world, rewarding projects
Supportive team environment with mentoring by some of the best in the field
Competitive salaries, and outstanding benefits package with many lucrative perks
Training and certification support
Must work onsite in Chantilly, VA
U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance
Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps (AWS) with strong experience in Kubernetes
Solid experience with GO (or similar language), proficient in Python, Java
Apply knowledge of software engineering and best practices for full software development life cycle
Familiarity with coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing
Ability to design, build, test, and deploy within cloud technologies and on-prem technologies using DevOps techniques
Knowledge of DevOps/CI/CD tools and benefits
Ability to interface with microservices and event-driven architectures
Experience working with both cloud ( AWS, Azure, or others) and on-premise solutions
Experience with ticketing to create, manage, and close-out development requirements
Ability to collaborate with other engineers to design and implement features
Ability to mentor less experienced software engineers.
Proactively make recommendations where manual processes can be automated
Experience with open source and cloud native application
Knowledge of relational database and storage fundamentals
DevOps experience, to include version control, automated builds, automated testing, and continuous integration with tools such as Gitlab.
Self-starter with strong innovative and analytical ability

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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