Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 51,490
Employers: 9,808

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $141,392Across 10,906 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.46Across 2,239 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $13,529Across 52 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,360Across 44 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 9%4,478 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,621 listings
On-site: 15%7,815 listings

Not specified: 69% (35,576 listings)

Employers hiring include Lockheed Martin (672), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (671), Salesforce.com (606).

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

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Lockheed Martin

Software Engineer Sr - E3

Rockville, MD, United States
Rockville, United States

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.

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Pay: Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Apply by: Apr 28, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The selected candidate will support the Space Data Networking Experimentation (SDNX) risk reduction for the fielding of a future Hybrid Space Network (HSN) by prototyping an advanced hardware network appliance for use with software defined networking technology. The successful candidate will have a commendable work ethic, good communication skills, a great attitude, be a results-oriented team player, creative thinker, and problem-solver, and follow all ethical standards of the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

The responsibilities include supporting software design and development activities using the best software development practices as well as supporting critical test preparation and events that will occur in the Rockville, MD facility. Candidate will also perform integration with router products, network configuration, and scenario testing.

Basic Qualifications

Software development experience and proficiency in C++, Linux, and Python
Experience with Agile development methodologies and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab)
Familiar with Interface Control Document (ICD) definitions
Experience with taking a design from early architecture stages through development and test
Familiar with standard network protocols – IP, MPLS, IPSec and packet forwarding concepts
Experience with embedded systems and hardware software integration
Ability to support occasional short-term domestic business travel (up to 25%)
Ability to obtain a US government security clearance (US citizenship required)

Desired Skills

Familiarity with containerization and virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, VMs)
Experience in requirements definition
Experience with COTS Cisco/Juniper routers configuration and testing
Experience with AWS, including AWS CDK and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Networking-related certifications such as Cisco DevNet Associate, CCNA, or CCNP
Familiarity with FPGA/adaptive SoC evaluation boards (e.g., AMD Versal VCK190)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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