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Entry Level Research Software Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

APOGEE RESEARCH LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$151K - $199K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Apogee Research is at the forefront of a revolution in how the DoD operates: a turn towards compositional systems of systems instead of traditional monolithic architectures.

APOGEE RESEARCH LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$151K - $199K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Apogee Research is at the forefront of a revolution in how the DoD operates: a turn towards compositional systems of systems instead of traditional monolithic architectures.

Leidos

Software Engineer

Bowie, MD · On-site

$57K - $104K/yr

As an entry-level Software Engineer, you will work with a collaborative team of Scientists, Engineers, and Software Developers to support Leidos products that contribute to security and detection ...

Leidos

Software Engineer

Bowie, MD

$57K - $104K/yr

As an entry-level Software Engineer, you will work with a collaborative team of Scientists, Engineers, and Software Developers to support Leidos products that contribute to security and detection ...

RTX

Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Fulton, MD · On-site

We are looking for an entry level Engineer, disciplined in Software Engineering to join our TCMA ... Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other engineers in the planning, design ...

Toyon

Software Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

The experienced software engineer will design, develop, test, and perform analysis in a highly ... Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience ...

Leidos

Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$57K - $104K/yr

Software Engineer (R&D / AI & Data Platforms) Leidos - Analysis Solutions Business Area Build the future of data, AI, and mission-critical software. Leidos is seeking a talented Software Engineer to ...

InterImage

Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Research and evaluate new AI/ML frameworks, tools, and technologies * Contribute to cloud-native ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity ...

InterImage

Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

Research and evaluate new AI/ML frameworks, tools, and technologies * Contribute to cloud-native ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity ...

InterImage

Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Research and evaluate new AI/ML frameworks, tools, and technologies * Contribute to cloud-native ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity ...

Leidos

Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$57K - $104K/yr

Software Engineer (R&D / AI & Data Platforms) Leidos - Analysis Solutions Business Area Build the future of data, AI, and mission-critical software. Leidos is seeking a talented Software Engineer to ...

CACI International Inc

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... and research scientist experts to solve issues and iterate to improve product image quality • ... software applications using modern programming languages and technologies. • If a software ...

Metron Inc.

Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

They are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to backend infrastructure, frontend web ... Metron is an award-winning, trusted provider of advanced research, scientific, and software ...

Metron

Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate technical concepts into usable software * Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks ...

CACI International Inc

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... and research scientist experts to solve issues and iterate to improve product image quality • ... software applications using modern programming languages and technologies. • If a software ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level research software engineer in Washington, DC is $118,767.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,600.00 and $135,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Research Software Engineer vs Research Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Research Software EngineerResearch Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Software Engineering, or related field; some roles may prefer internshipsBachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, or related field; often includes coursework in data analysis
Work EnvironmentDevelops software tools, collaborates with research teams, writes code for experimentsAnalyzes datasets, creates reports, visualizes data for research projects
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, labs; focuses on software development for researchUniversities, research organizations, industry; focuses on data interpretation and reporting

While both roles support research activities, Entry Level Research Software Engineers primarily develop and maintain software tools, whereas Research Data Analysts focus on analyzing and interpreting data. The roles often overlap in research settings but differ in core responsibilities and skill emphasis.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Research Software Engineer job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,767 per year, or $57.1 per hour.

Embedded Software Engineer

APOGEE RESEARCH LLC

Arlington, VA • On-site

$151K - $199K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Apogee Research is at the forefront of a revolution in how the DoD operates: a turn towards compositional systems of systems instead of traditional monolithic architectures. This change is driven by a need for faster adaptation to adversarial environments, which requires the ability to field resilient, distributed systems in days to weeks rather than months to years (much less decades).

Apogee Research is looking for Embedded Software Engineers to lead the creation of capabilities addressing currently unmet needs in National Security. This focuses on implementing cutting edge software capabilities at the tactical edge -- working with existing military and commercial hardware. Limited travel to support test and exercise events is expected.

The details of the position will vary based on the expertise and desires of the candidate and the specific project being executed, however, common themes include:

  • Performing hands-on technical work including design and development of low-level software (typically C and C++) for tactical systems across a variety of architectures and POSIX compliant operating systems.
  • Debugging cyber-physical systems through a deep understanding of both software and computer hardware issues.
  • Supporting demonstration and testing in both laboratory and test events settings.
  • Learning new technologies and developing fundamentally new approaches as needed.
  • Working in cross-discipline teams to solve hard problems through collaboration.

Qualified candidates should have:

  • Extensive experience building low level software that reliably runs in a range of environmental conditions.
  • High proficiency in C and C++.
  • Thorough understanding of the theory and practice of buffers, transports, schedulers, and similar low-level software constructs.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of signal processing techniques such as (Nyquist sampling, convolutions, Fourier transforms, etc. is a strong plus.
  • Understanding of hardware (ruggedized compute, amplifiers, software defined radios, etc.) is a strong plus.

The position is located in our Arlington, VA office (full-time in person). Existing DoD Top Secret clearance is extremely desirable, otherwise all candidates must be eligible to obtain one and therefore all candidates must be a US citizen to apply.

About Apogee Research

Apogee Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.

Apogee Research, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.