Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 51,898
Employers: 9,823

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $141,027Across 10,979 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.01Across 2,281 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $13,523Across 52 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $135,063Across 45 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,136Across 10 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 9%4,457 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,633 listings
On-site: 15%7,834 listings

Not specified: 69% (35,974 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (697), Lockheed Martin (676), Salesforce.com (608).

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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Leidos

Software Developer Intern

Annapolis Junction, MD, United States

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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Pay: Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Developer Intern (starting in summer 2027) in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

The selected individual(s) will perform software development activities on a large, complex program using agile development. The program uses Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support to a large, fast-paced program, and is infusing new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system. The responsibilities for this position may include any aspect of the software development lifecycle that would be expected on a large, complex program. The selected individuals will work full time during their Summer break from college and potentially part time during the school year.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include completing software development tasks individually and/or as a member of an agile team. The selected individuals will use design software tools, provide support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques, and will use sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable. The selected candidates will provide software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process and will promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers. Tasking may include one or more of the following:

Participating in peer code reviews to improve the quality of code written by other team members.
Creating new applications or updating existing applications based on user requirements.
Communicating with team members about project status and issues that arise.
Creating prototypes of new technologies and features for potential incorporation into future products.
Debugging computer code to fix errors and improve performance.
Testing software for bugs or other issues that may affect functionality or the user experience.
Reviewing documentation about new technology releases or product updates to ensure understanding of how the new system works.
Conducting research on new technologies and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement.
Analyzing data to identify trends and formulate solutions.

Basic Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, going into the Junior or Senior level.
Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python).
Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance before start date. investigation requires, but is not limited to, an in-person interview in Maryland at intern's own expense.
Ability to maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance after start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Java coding experience.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
Experience with multiple programming languages.
Experience with software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git).
Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
Experience with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP).

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

October 29, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

REQNUMBER: R-00195829

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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Skills

Software development
Agile development
Industrial software
Engineering principles
Debugging
Documentation
Research
Computer science
Oracle Java
C++
Python
Problem solving
Work independently
Communication skills
Object-oriented programming
Programming languages
Software development tools
Microsoft Visual Studio
Git
MySQL
Oracle
MongoDB
Web development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
PHP

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