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Entry Level Scientific Software Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

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.

VivSoft Technologies LLC

Software Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, data science platforms, blockchain, and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies Job Summary: The Software Developer, Portal, builds and ...

VivSoft Technologies

Software Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, data science platforms, blockchain, and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies Job Summary: The Software Developer, Portal, builds and ...

VTG

Back-End Software Developer

Herndon, 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

Herndon, VA · On-site

$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.

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.

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Software Developer

Reston, VA · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience). * Programming Skills: Foundational proficiency in at least one modern ...

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Software Developer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience). * Programming Skills: Foundational proficiency in at least one modern ...

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Software Developer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience). * Programming Skills: Foundational proficiency in at least one modern ...

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

As of Sep 8, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,560 per year, or $54.6 per hour.

Scientific Software Developer (DC, NoVA)

Stellar Science

Tysons, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

We hire smart Scientists and Software Engineers who love to create and maintain high quality, extensible code using modern C++ practices.
Support software development in the following domains: computer vision and image processing, image simulation, laser or high-power microwave source generation and effects modeling, atmospheric modeling, computational electromagnetics (CEM), space domain awareness (SDA), high performance computing (HPC), computer aided design (CAD) tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques, among others.
Minimum Requirements:
  • B.S. in math, science, computational engineering, an engineering field, or computer science
  • Substantial software development experience
  • Object-oriented development and C++ programming experience
  • Adept at learning new paradigms and programming development processes
  • Enthusiasm for developing modern, high-quality C++23 code
  • U.S. citizen, willing to undergo background investigation, and perform some work at government and/or customer sites

Desired:
  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in science, an engineering field, math, or computer science
  • Active security clearance

Experience in any of the following is a plus:
  • Additional languages: Python, Java, TypeScript
  • C++ Boost, Eigen libraries
  • Cross-platform software development on Linux and Windows
  • 3D graphics using OpenGL, Open Scene Graph, Vulkan, and/or WebGL
  • User interface development with Qt, Material UI, Java Swing
  • Supercomputing: OpenMP, threads, MPI, GPUs/CUDA/Optix
  • Image processing, imagery analysis, or computer vision, computer aided design (CAD)
  • Aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, space domain awareness
  • Spacecraft subsystem modeling
  • Modeling and simulation, including directed energy
  • Machine learning and data analysis using Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn), C++, and frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
  • Reinforcement learning, large language model development, computer vision, data mining, and core ML techniques (classification, regression, clustering)
  • Experience with Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration & Modeling (AFSIM)
  • Experience with client- and server- side web applications
  • Experience or interest in building collaborative web tools

A representative sample of your code may be requested early in the evaluation process, e.g. something you've written for work, for a class, or for fun. It should be long enough to help evaluate your programming and software engineering skills.
 

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