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Federal Government Software Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Microsoft

Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Redmond, WA · On-site

$111K - $183K/yr

... to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance ... Software Engineers, Program Managers, Security Researchers, and Data Scientists Software ...

Microsoft

Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Redmond, WA · On-site

$111K - $183K/yr

... to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance ... Software Engineers, Program Managers, Security Researchers, and Data Scientists Software ...

Microsoft

Sr. Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Redmond, WA · On-site

$119K - $234K/yr

... to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance ... Software Engineers, Program Managers, Security Researchers, and Data Scientists Software ...

Microsoft

Sr. Software Engineer -CTJ- Poly

Redmond, WA · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

... to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance ... Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 ...

Microsoft

Sr. Software Engineer -CTJ- Poly

Redmond, WA · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

Microsoft has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer in the Microsoft Specialized ... meet federal government customer requirements. • You will be asked to provide clearance ...

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How much do federal government software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal government software engineer in Seattle, WA is $167,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,600.00 and $196,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal government software engineer?

A Federal Government Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software systems for government agencies. They work on secure, scalable, and mission-critical applications that support public services, defense, cybersecurity, and other national priorities. These engineers follow strict security and compliance guidelines, often collaborating with other government and contractor teams. The role may require knowledge of specific programming languages, cloud computing, and cybersecurity best practices. Security clearances may also be necessary, depending on the agency and project.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a federal government software engineer?

To thrive as a Federal Government Software Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C++), and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with government-specific software systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity standards (like FedRAMP or FISMA), and security clearances is often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are crucial for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and managing complex projects. These abilities ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient development of software systems that support critical government operations.

What do federal government software engineers do?

As a Federal Government Software Engineer, you may work on projects ranging from developing secure web applications and data management systems to maintaining legacy platforms or implementing new cloud solutions. Your responsibilities often include coding, system integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity guidelines. You might also participate in requirements analysis, testing, and deploying software solutions that serve the needs of both internal users and the public. The work environment is typically collaborative, structured, and mission-driven, with opportunities to contribute to impactful, large-scale initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Federal Government Software Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $167,886 per year, or $80.7 per hour.

Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft

Redmond, WA • On-site

$111K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 hours ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
Are you interested in working on cutting-edge cloud security products? Would you like to be part of one of the world's most advanced cyber-security solutions and protect millions of computers from thousands of active attack attempts, every month?
Look no further than the Microsoft Defender engineering team. Defender is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. You will be building and delivering cloud solutions to meet the scale that few companies in the industry are required to support. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, you will be instrumental in delivering holistic protection within government environments.
The Microsoft Defender team is responsible for delivering a constantly evolving set of services and solutions to meet the challenging landscape of our ever-evolving attackers.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
  • Build and improve services to be scalable and highly reliable.
  • Help deliver and improve engineering systems and practices to deliver services in complex cloud environments.
  • Contribute to design and automate service scale features and customer requirements.
  • Investigate pre-production and production issues, implement, and deploy fixes.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation (typically 24/7 for one week every 6-8 weeks) within a secure facility.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
  • The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Understanding and experience with CI/CD concepts and Git
  • Some exposure or working knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes or other containerization technologies
  • Some exposure or working knowledge debugging issues ranging from the operating system, application, and all the way to the cloud
  • Some exposure or working knowledge with building and supporting large-scale production services, including logging, monitoring, alerting, and measuring reliability and availability
  • Some exposure or working knowledge with Azure DevOps and GitHub tooling
  • Demonstrated communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Software Engineers, Program Managers, Security Researchers, and Data Scientists

Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $111,100 - $183,700 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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Year founded

1975

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