Last updated 2026-07-05
194 Software Engineering Leadership Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 194 Software Engineering Leadership jobs across Washington, DC, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Washington, DC, United States Software Engineering Leadership salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $120K | $150K–$190K | $228K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $200K | $162K-$224K | 334 postings |
| District of Columbia | $167K | $142K-$212K | 51 postings |
| U.S. | $191K | $157K-$225K | 7,832 postings |
Pay visibility: 120 of 194 visible postings include structured pay data (62%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Software Engineering Leadership salary data.
Companies with current Software Engineering Leadership listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Boozallen | 17 |
| Mastercard | 9 |
| Amazon | 7 |
| Freddie Mac | 7 |
| Marriott | 7 |
| Accenture Federal Services | 6 |
| Comcast (CC) of Willow Grove | 6 |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 194 | 100% |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by seniority
Common Software Engineering Leadership job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 12 | 6% |
| Lead Software Engineer | 6 | 3% |
| Principal Software Engineer | 6 | 3% |
| Software Engineer | 6 | 3% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 5 | 3% |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 60 | 38% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 32 | 20% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 29 | 18% |
| McLean, VA, United States | 25 | 16% |
| Bethesda, MD, United States | 13 | 8% |
FAQ
- How many Software Engineering Leadership jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 194 Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro ($200K P50, $162K-$224K P25-P75, 334 postings) and District of Columbia ($167K P50, $142K-$212K P25-P75, 51 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Software Engineering Leadership roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Boozallen (17 jobs, 7%), Mastercard (9 jobs, 4%), Amazon (7 jobs, 3%), Freddie Mac (7 jobs, 3%), and Marriott (7 jobs, 3%).
- What seniority levels are common for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Senior (122 jobs, 63%), Mid (65 jobs, 34%), and Entry (7 jobs, 4%).
- What work schedules are common for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (194 jobs, 100%).
- What Software Engineering Leadership job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Software Engineer (12 jobs, 6%), Lead Software Engineer (6 jobs, 3%), Principal Software Engineer (6 jobs, 3%), Software Engineer (6 jobs, 3%), and Staff Software Engineer (5 jobs, 3%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (194 of 194). Senior-level roles account for 122 of 194 listings. 120 of 194 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Amazon
Jul 4- The ideal candidate will enjoy working at multiple layers of the stack from the low-level machine controls layer up through…
- We are looking for a software development engineer with a passion to transform the way we integrate robotics within our…
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- As a Platform Customer Engineer, you will partner with technical Sales teams to differentiate Google Cloud to customers.
- Combines sales, programming, and solutions architecture expertise to prove the value of Google Cloud Platform across the portfolio through…
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Boozallen
Jul 2- Job Description Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0243593 Location: McLean,VA,US Share job via: Share Facebook LinkedIn X Email Full Stack…
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CoStar
Jul 2- Experience in Agile/Scrum processes, and Continuous delivery practices * Experienced in unit, performance, and automation testing * Deeply…
- About the Role As CoStar’s next Software Engineer, you will have a direct impact on highly visible CoStar Suite web…
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Twenty
Jul 2- You will lead a set of engineering managers and their teams spanning platform infrastructure, enterprise capabilities, and the full suite…
- Day to day, you'll supervise and develop your engineering managers, balance capacity across teams, resolve cross-team dependencies, and dri…
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Jabil Circuit
Jul 2- Principal Product Engineer - Cloud and Hyperscale Platforms Location/ Division Specific Information: Austin, TX/ USA - Remote/ P05 How will…
- Principal Product Engineer to join us at our Austin TX facility, or remote work, who will directly contribute to the…
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Freewheel
Jul 2- Managing and developing engineering teams while working closely with product, data, business, and executive stakeholders to deliver on a bu…
- Job Description Preferred Qualifications 12+ years of software engineering experience, including AI/ML systems 5+ years managing, mentoring…
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Horizon3 AI
Jul 2- Director of Product and senior engineering leadership to define and execute the platform strategy that underpins every experience in our…
- You will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, SRE, Customer Success, Marketing, Support, Sales, and other Product leaders to delive…
Credence
Jul 1- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, and software solution design.
- As the Senior Software Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor responsible for helping government leadership identify, eva…
Oracle
Jul 1- We are seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead engagement and capacity buildout for government customers ,…
- What You’ll Do Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is scaling at an unprecedented pace to support the next generation of AI-driven…
Northrop Grumman
Jul 1- This position may be filled at the Principal Software Engineer (level 3) or Sr.
- Basic Qualifications: Principal Software Engineer Level 3: * Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a…
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Mastercard
Jul 1- Key Responsibilities Platform & Product Development Build software, tooling, and platform capabilities.
- Requirements Extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership Proven delivery of large-scale distributed systems Exper…
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The Nuclear Company
Jun 30- You will be paired with a senior engineer based on fit and interest, ramp on Palantir Foundry and the team's…
- About the role The Nuclear Company is hiring an AI Engineer 1 to join the Product Engineering squad and help…
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Two Six Technologies
Jun 30- What You Need to Be Successful To be considered for this high-impact role, you must meet the following baseline criteria:…
- Your core responsibilities will include: Drive System-of-Systems Strategy : Design, own, and execute the macro-level enterprise architectur…
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Dev Technology
Jun 30- The Lead Application Architect develops secure multi-cloud application architectures and ensures alignment with business and operations pla…
- Lead Application Architect Job #1072 U.S. Citizenship is required Must be in person in Suitland, MD We are seeking a…
RSM US LLP
Jun 30- Acting as a strategic partner to the business digital leader, the Portfolio Delivery Leader ensures the right teams, capabilities, and…
- In partnership with Digital Leaders, this role champions an integrated, collaborative delivery model that strengthens business engagement,…
Wells Fargo
Jun 30- Specific skills required: Software engineering experience; Experience in writing clear, performant, and maintainable code in Golang, C++, a…
- Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of in…
Senior Solutions Architect
- As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will... Define and drive end-to-end cloud-native architecture for enterprise-grade software systems, e…
- We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native enterprise software systems.
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Marriott
Jun 29- Responsible for advancing platform reliability, scalability, and delivery velocity through DevOps practices, CI/CD (Harness), observability…
- Leads globally distributed teams across onshore and offshore models while driving continuous improvement in automation, observability, and…
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Ellucian
Jun 29- Direct work of the team, keeping engineers aligned, engaged, and focused.
- Must have 2 years experience in each of the following: managing or leading software development efforts, performing code reviews and…
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X-Energy, LLC
Jun 29- The Forward Deployed Software Engineer is responsible for maximizing APEX platform adoption and effectiveness through direct stakeholder en…
- The position combines stakeholder enablement responsibilities with hands-on product engineering work, ensuring that developed solutions add…
RTX
Jun 29- Execute core engineering milestones within one or more specialized program tracks, including software applications/systems design and devel…
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development methods and project management workflows.
The MITRE Corporation
Jun 29- This role is focused on advancing immersive technologies, modeling and simulation, and systems engineering to deliver innovative software s…
- Applying systems engineering principles throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure solutions are well-architected, traceable,…
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nitra
Jun 29- Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success.
- Partner closely with Product, Product Marketing, and Engineering to prioritize customer feedback, influence product roadmap decisions, and…
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[solidcore]
Jun 29- Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering organization.
- We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering organization, technical architecture, and technology strategy while buildi…
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