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VTG

Software Engineer

Reston, VA

Our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting ... UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Visium Resources, Inc.

Software Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this full-time Software Engineer position. This position is a direct hire opportunity, which will be on-site in Orlando, FL.

Toyon Research Corporation

Software Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description U.S. Citizenship Required . Ability to qualify for a US Department ... The experienced software engineer will design, develop, test, and perform analysis in a highly ...

ReachMobi

Software Engineer

Bonita Springs, FL · On-site

What You Do We're looking for experienced Software Engineers to help us build high-quality ... Freelance? If you feel confident in your knowledge of mobile development and have experience ...

ApolloTech MSI

Software Engineer

Long Valley, NJ · On-site

This is a full-time position based in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing software applications and systems that meet the needs of our ...

New York University

Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $250K/yr

Description Center for Data Science at NYU seeks a full-time software engineer position as part of its new initiative, Polymathic AI, Building Foundation Models for Science. Recent advances in ...

ReachMobi

Software Engineer

Bonita Springs, FL · On-site

What You Do We're looking for experienced Software Engineers to help us build high-quality ... Freelance? If you feel confident in your knowledge of mobile development and have experience ...

ReachMobi

Software Engineer

Bonita Springs, FL · On-site

What You Do We're looking for experienced Software Engineers to help us build high-quality ... Freelance? If you feel confident in your knowledge of mobile development and have experience ...

Beth Page tech

Software Engineer

Maryland City, MD · Remote

Remote Type : Full Time : We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our team in the DMV area. This role is ideal for a recent Computer Science graduate eager to apply their ...

ACI Infotech

Software Engineer

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

Software Engineer Position: Full Time Multiple openings available for following positions in Piscataway, NJ and unanticipated client locations throughout the US: Software Engineer- Analyze, Design ...

ApolloTech MSI

Software Engineer

NJ · On-site

This is a full-time position based in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing software applications and systems that meet the needs of our ...

Alutiiq, LLC

Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Taxable Entity ALUTIIQ INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC Job Title Software Engineer Location CA San Diego NIWC Pacific - San Diego, CA 92106 US (Primary) Category IT and Computer Related Job Type Full-time ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time freelance software engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Freelance Software Engineer vs Full Time Software Developer?

AspectFull Time Freelance Software EngineerFull Time Software Developer
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote or on-site, project-basedIn-house, team-based, office or remote
CredentialsTypically requires coding skills, portfolio, sometimes certificationsOften requires similar coding skills, degrees, certifications
Employment StatusSelf-employed, contract-basedFull-time employee, permanent or contract
Industry UsageCommon in freelance platforms, consultingCommon in corporate, tech companies

While both roles involve software development, a Full Time Freelance Software Engineer works independently on various projects, often remotely, and manages their own schedule. In contrast, a Full Time Software Developer is typically employed full-time by a company, working within a team in a structured environment. The key difference lies in employment status and work setup, though both require strong coding skills and industry experience.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineer

VTG

Reston, VA

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Overview
VTG is seeking a Software Engineer to support our Defense customer in Reston, VA. Our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. We are looking for experienced Software Engineers who will assist in driving, developing, and deploying unique products and capabilities to international customers. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented generalist software engineers on to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense.

What will you do?
  • Develop and maintain distributed systems that underpin advanced defense technology applications.
  • Design and implement core infrastructure and platform services that enable other engineers to scale their output
  • Build and maintain backend and web development frameworks and networking solutions
  • Assist in developing capabilities for international partners/markets
  • Integrate model/software/hardware-in-the-loop components using first and third-party technologies
  • Collaborate with team members and partners in the autonomy domain
  • Create technologies and processes that enable users to safely and rapidly develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale
  • Participate in technical design reviews and system architecture discussions
  • Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and data management solutions

Do you have what it takes?
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
  • Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to both domestic and international locations, as needed
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Experience with Hardware in the Loop.

Contingent Upon Contract Award 

Qualifications:
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
  • Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to both domestic and international locations, as needed
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Experience with Hardware in the Loop.

Contingent Upon Contract Award 

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