Software development jobs in the United States (54,324 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 54,324
Employers: 10,000

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,426Across 11,350 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.10Across 2,441 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%4,607 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,622 listings
On-site: 16%8,789 listings

Not specified: 69% (37,306 listings)

Employers hiring include Walmart (885), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (774), 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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Peraton

Physical Scientist, Software Developer

Stennis Space Center, MS, United States

Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000.

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Job details

Pay: Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000.
Apply by: Nov 6, 2027
Experience: 3+ years’ experience in active software development; may include graduate or advanced undergraduate education
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a physical scientist/software developer with a background in physics and/or mathematics and strong software coding skills to work onsite at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi who will contribute to ongoing Navy Research Laboratory (NRL) research and development of operational tools for Navy use. This project consists of the implementation and analysis of algorithms that model problems in underwater acoustics.

What You Will DoThis endeavor involves experimentation with state-of-the-art techniques for advancing the science in characterizing undersea acoustic propagation and predicting sonar range for operational Navy use. You will contribute by• Collaborating with mathematics, physics, and acoustics researchers.• Writing code, usually in Python or Matlab, to prototype capabilities.• Develop algorithms in collaboration with researchers.• Converting prototypes into executable programs in Python, C/C++, or FORTRAN.• Interfacing with libraries developed in these and other languages, such as Python or Java.• Preparing software for delivery to the fleet.• Documentation of software in the form of a user manual, an API for developers, and a test description.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Strong background in mathematics and/or physics
3+ years’ experience in active software development; may include graduate or advanced undergraduate education
Experience writing clear, detailed documentation of how software works and how it is supposed to be used
Experience porting software prototyped or developed in one language into another
Experience developing software in one language (e.g., C/C++) while interfacing with another (e.g., FORTRAN)

Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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