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Remote Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

SAIC

DevSecOps Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description ๏ปฟ SAIC is seeking a highly skilled ... complex, distributed systems. You will work closely with government partners, development ...

Dev Technology

Senior Systems Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA ยท On-site +1

$105K - $143K/yr

... distributed systems. Required Education, Experience, and Skills: * Bachelor's Degree with ten (10) ... Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible ...

Kreative Technologies

Systems Engineer

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site +1

Remote (HQ: Fairfax, VA) Certification: Security+ (required or ability to obtain) Overview Kreative Technologies is seeking a motivated and adaptable Systems Engineer . This role will focus on ...

Kreative Technologies

Systems Engineer

Fairfax, VA ยท Remote

Remote (HQ: Fairfax, VA) Certification: Security+ (required or ability to obtain) Overview Kreative Technologies is seeking a motivated and adaptable Systems Engineer . This role will focus on ...

TRIAEM, LLC

Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA ยท On-site +1

Mid-level Systems Engineers employ a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering ... Working knowledge of photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences ...

TRIAEM, LLC

Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA ยท On-site +1

Mid-level Systems Engineers employ a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering ... Working knowledge of photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences ...

SAIC

Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site +1

$120K - $160K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. They will provide Systems ...

AST SpaceMobile

Software Systems Engineer

Lanham, MD ยท On-site +1

$173K - $205K/yr

Experience working with complex or distributed systems, such as aerospace, telecommunications, or ... Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts and industry standards is ...

VTG

Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA ยท On-site +1

$110K - $185K/yr

Overview VTG is seeking a Systems Engineer , located in Springfield, VA. What will you do? Senior ... Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences ...

VTG

Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA ยท On-site +1

$110K - $180K/yr

Expert-level Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline ... Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences ...

Leidos

Systems Engineer

Ashburn, VA ยท Remote

... remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission ... large-scale distributed systems If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we ...

Leidos

Systems Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD ยท Remote

... remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission ... large-scale distributed systems If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Systems Engineer

Annapolis, MD ยท On-site +1

$61K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: Yes Job Number: R0243617 Location: Annapolis Junction,MD,US Share job via: Share Additional Locations: * McLean, Virginia, USA * Patuxent River, Maryland, USA Systems Engineer The ...

Shine Systems

Systems Engineer (Expert-Level)

Washington, DC ยท On-site +1

$140K - $155K/yr

Systems Engineer (Expert-Level) SHINE Systems is looking for an Expert-Level Systems Engineer to ... Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA ยท On-site +1

$62K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: Yes Job Number: R0243072 Location: Arlington,VA,US Share job via: Share Additional ... Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA Systems Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA ยท On-site +1

$62K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: Yes Job Number: R0243458 Location: Arlington,VA,US Share job via: Share Additional ... Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA Systems Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to ...

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How much do remote distributed systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote distributed systems engineer in Washington, DC is $144,083.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $177,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do distributed systems engineers make?

Distributed systems engineers typically earn between $100,000 and $160,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in cloud platforms and large-scale architecture can command higher salaries, especially in competitive tech markets.

What engineer makes $500,000 a year?

A remote distributed systems engineer can earn $500,000 annually, especially with extensive experience, specialized skills in cloud infrastructure, and leadership roles. High compensation often includes bonuses, stock options, or profit sharing in large tech companies or startups.

What engineers make $200,000 a year?

Senior engineers in fields such as software engineering, especially those specializing in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or machine learning, can earn $200,000 or more annually. Achieving this level typically requires extensive experience, advanced skills in programming, system design, and often relevant certifications or advanced degrees. Compensation varies based on industry, location, and company size, with roles in tech giants and specialized firms more likely to reach this salary level.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior distributed systems engineers, especially those with expertise in cloud infrastructure, large-scale system design, and advanced programming skills, can earn $300,000 or more annually. High compensation often requires extensive experience, specialized knowledge, and sometimes leadership roles or working in high-demand industries like technology or finance.
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Infographic showing various Remote Distributed Systems Engineer job openings in Washington, DC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,083 per year, or $69.3 per hour.

Distributed Systems Engineer - Blockchain

Career Renew

Washington, DC โ€ข Remote

$180K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Distributed Systems Engineer - Blockchain - this is a fully remote role for N America based candidates. Salary range: 180-300K USD yearly plus benefits plus equity.
We are building a new frontier in market infrastructureโ€”redefining how value is discovered, priced, and distributed in real time.


We believe the systems that move value should distribute it fairly. Our mission is to bring structure, transparency, and efficiency to systems where value is currently fragmented, opaque, and unevenly captured.


We are defining a new category for MEV distribution that merges economic efficiency with emerging regulatory frameworks. This requires rethinking how systems are designed at the lowest levels of execution.


Based in New York, NY and San Francisco, CA, we operate at the intersection of distributed systems, market structure, and applied cryptography. We are a small, high-leverage team focused on building systems that directly impact real economic flows.
Role Description


We are hiring a Founding Engineer to design and build the core system from first principles.
This is not a role for implementing predefined features. You will be responsible for turning ambiguous problems into working systemsโ€”defining architecture, making tradeoffs, and shipping production-grade infrastructure in a fast-moving environment.
You will work across the full stack of a real-time distributed system:

  • data ingestion and state reconstruction

  • low-latency execution pathways

  • auction and coordination mechanisms

  • system reliability and failure handling


You will make critical technical decisions that shape both the product and the company. The systems you build will directly mediate real economic flows. As an early engineer, you will also define engineering standards, influence hiring, and set the cultural bar for how systems are built.
Responsibilities

  • Design and implement core system architecture for a real-time distributed platform

  • Own systems end-to-end: from concept โ†’ design โ†’ implementation โ†’ production

  • Translate ambiguous, high-level problems into concrete technical solutions

  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, latency constraints, and system failures

  • Drive technical direction across components, not just within a single service

  • Collaborate closely with product and business to align technical decisions with economic outcomes

  • Establish engineering best practices, code quality standards, and system reliability expectations


Qualifications

  • Experience leveraging AI tools and agent-based workflows to accelerate development

  • Strong systems programming experience (Rust)

  • Deep experience building or operating distributed systems with real-world constraints (latency, scale, fault tolerance)

  • Proven ability to design systems, not just implement them

  • Demonstrated ownership of complex systems or products from end-to-end

  • Strong intuition for tradeoffs across performance, complexity, and reliability

  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with minimal structure


Strong signals (not required, but highly valued):

  • Experience with blockchain consensus internals, validator client architecture, or low-level protocol development

  • Experience with virtual machines or low-level execution environments

  • Background in systems where correctness and latency both matter

Compensation & Package

FTE Hire Full Benefits and Equity + Base.