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Entry Level Scientific Software Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

VTG

Back-End Software Developer

Herndon, VA

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

VTG

Back-End Software Developer

Chantilly, VA

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

VTG

Front-End Software Developer

Chantilly, VA

$107K - $125K/yr

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

VTG

Front-End Software Developer

Herndon, VA

$106K - $124K/yr

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

ARA

Junior Software Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$75K - $98K/yr

Bachelor's degree in computer science/software engineering or similar with 2+ years' experience, or a Master's degree in computer science/software engineering or similar. * Proficiency in one or more ...

ARA

Junior Software Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$75K - $98K/yr

Required : • Must be a US citizen. • Active and current SECRET clearance or higher with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance. • Bachelor's degree in computer science/software engineering or ...

NS2 Mission

Software Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. * Strong software development experience with Java including Spring framework.

NS2 Mission

Software Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. * Strong software development experience with Java including Spring framework.

VTG

Back-End Software Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

VTG

Front-End Software Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$107K - $125K/yr

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

ECS

Software Engineer Intermediate

Washington, DC · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Possess AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate or AWS Cloud Certified Developer-Associate. * Design, code, test, debug, and document those programs. * Provide advanced mathematical/scientific ...

VTG

Full Stack Software Developer

Chantilly, VA

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

VTG

Full Stack Software Developer

Herndon, VA

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * Proven experience as Software Developer, including hands-on development and delivery of software applications.

NuAxis Innovations

Jr. Software Developer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

Required : • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • Strong understanding of programming languages such as Java, Python ...

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How much do entry level scientific software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level scientific software developer in Washington, DC is $113,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,900.00 and $120,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Scientific Software Developer vs Entry Level Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Scientific Software DeveloperEntry Level Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, scientific institutions, tech companiesBusiness, healthcare, finance sectors
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in scientific research, simulation, data modelingUsed in data interpretation, reporting, business insights

While both roles involve data handling and programming, Entry Level Scientific Software Developers focus on creating software for scientific applications, whereas Entry Level Data Analysts interpret data to inform business decisions. The choice depends on your interest in scientific computing versus data analysis in various industries.

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Entry Level Scientific Software Developer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Entry Level Scientific Software Developer job openings in Washington, DC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 87% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,560 per year, or $54.6 per hour.
Scientific Software Developer (DC, NoVA)

Scientific Software Developer (DC, NoVA)

Stellar Science

Tysons, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

We hire smart Scientists and Software Engineers who love to create and maintain high quality, extensible scientific codes, and want to learn and adopt modern C++ practices.
Support software development in the following domains: space domain awareness (SDA), laser source generation and effects modeling, high power microwave systems modeling and simulation, computational electromagnetics (CEM), space systems modeling, atmospheric modeling, high performance computing (HPC), computer aided design (CAD) tools, image simulation, computer vision, image processing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and more.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in physics, math, electrical/mechanical/aerospace engineering, computer science, or any relevant scientific or engineering field
  • Ability to implement, understand, and maintain mathematical and scientific codes
  • Object-oriented design and C++ programming experience
  • Substantial software development experience
  • Interest in developing modern, high quality C++20/23 code
  • U.S. citizen, willing to undergo background investigation, and perform some work at government and/or customer sites
Experience in any of the following is a plus:
  • C++20/23, TypeScript, Python, Java
  • Relevant libraries: Boost, Eigen
  • Cross-platform software development on Linux, Windows, Mac
  • 3D graphics using OpenGL, Open Scene Graph and/or WebGL
  • User interface development with Qt, Java Swing, Material UI
  • Supercomputing: OpenMP, threads, MPI, CUDA, GPU
  • Image processing, imagery analysis, or computer vision, computer aided design (CAD)
  • Aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, space domain awareness
  • Modeling and simulation, including directed energy
  • Active security clearance
A representative sample of your code may be requested early in the evaluation process, e.g. something you've written for work, a school project, or for fun. It should be long enough to demonstrate your programming and software engineering skills.

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