Software engineer jobs in the United States

Find software engineer jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 40,524
Employers: 7,692

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $145,590Across 9,596 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $61.67Across 1,460 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,583Across 39 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $18,668Across 25 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 9%3,760 listings
Hybrid: 8%3,140 listings
On-site: 14%5,575 listings

Not specified: 69% (28,049 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (697), JPMC page (590), Lockheed Martin (587).

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 engineer jobs in the United States

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Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Two Six Technologies

Software Engineer

Arlington, VA, United States

$114,983 - $171,890 USD

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Job details

Pay: $114,983 - $171,890 USD
Experience: 3+ years of professional software development experience with C/C++
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to research and develop next-generation technologies for mobile communications and networks. The ideal candidate will have an interest in research as well as a commitment to developing solutions for the real world. You will join a small, supportive team that values cooperation and creative spirit.

This is a hybrid role, working both remotely and at our Arlington, VA headquarters at least 3 days per week, and may involve some light travel when transitioning products.

Responsibilities:

Actively participate in the design, build, test, and implementation phases of research programs focused on advancing technology in the areas of resilient communications, next-generation networking, security, and privacy in mobile platforms
Become intimately familiar with all aspects of what goes on inside of today's smartphones, including the hardware, kernel, drivers, firmware, framework, and apps
Develop the ability to identify security and privacy risks of various apps, systems, and architectures
Design and develop custom software solutions for both prototype and production-level systems on mobile phones and other resource-constrained platforms, e.g., single-board computers

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related on the job experience.
3+ years of professional software development experience with C/C++
Familiarity with standard Linux software engineering tools, e.g., git, gcc, make
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance is required

Nice If You Have:

Experience with Android app development or Android OS modification is strongly preferred
Experience with network stack development, mesh networking, or tactical handheld radios
Experience with cellular networking infrastructure, such as LTE or 5G base stations and cores
Experience with the Rust programming language
Practical knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography in software, such as working with OpenSSL or other cryptographic libraries

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$114,983 - $171,890 USD

Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!

Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy and the EEO Poster.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.

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