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Master Software Engineer

Clarksburg, WV · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience. * 12-15+ years (or 10-13 years with Master's Degree) of professional software development ...

Master Software Engineer

Clarksburg, WV · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience. * 12-15+ years (or 10-13 years with Master's Degree) of professional software development ...

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Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$226K - $227K/yr

Education and Experience • Position requires a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field plus two (2) years of experience in a ...

Software Engineer

Newark, CA · On-site

$181K - $190K/yr

Position requires a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field plus two (2) years of experience in a related occupation. Position also ...

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How much do full time master software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time master software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Master Software Engineer vs Senior Software Engineer?

AspectFull Time Master Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field, advanced coding skillsBachelor's or higher, extensive coding experience
Work EnvironmentTeam-based, collaborative projects in tech companiesSame as Master Software Engineer, often leading projects
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain software solutionsLead development efforts, mentor juniors, oversee project modules
Usage in IndustryCommonly listed in job postings for experienced developersOften a step before managerial roles, recognized for expertise

Both roles require strong technical skills and similar educational backgrounds. The Master Software Engineer typically focuses on technical development, while the Senior Software Engineer may have additional leadership responsibilities. The main difference lies in scope of leadership and project oversight.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Master Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Master Software Engineer

Leidos

Clarksburg, WV • On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.

  • Create and maintain testing architecture plans and system design for software applications.

  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.


Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 500 rated business services


Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus and full-stack capabilities to design, build, test and maintain scalable software systems. This role will play a key part in architecting backend services, developing APIs, and collaborating with development team to deliver reliable, high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in backend systems, cloud-native architectures, testing, and modern CI/CD practices and tools, while also being comfortable contributing across the full stack when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.

  • Create and maintain full-scale testing architecture plans and system design for software application.

  • Build, test, and maintain high-performance, secure, and reliable applications.

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, customers, and engineers to deliver new features.

  • Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following best practices.

  • Review code and mentor junior engineers.

  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

  • Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure for application.

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and PI planning events.

  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.

  • Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.

  • 12-15+ years (or 10-13 years with Master's Degree) of professional software development experience.

  • Strong backend development experience in languages such as:

    • Java

    • Spring Boot

    • Hibernate

    • Hibernate using native queries

    • Strong automated testing experience in end-to-end testing, regression testing, integration testing, etc.

  • Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

  • Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

  • Experience with agile project management software such as Jira, Confluence, etc.

  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Gitlab.

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).

  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).

  • Experience with observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).

Key Competencies:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

  • Passion for quality control and improving engineering practices.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ownership mindset and accountability for deliverables.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:August 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.


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About Leidos

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

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