Senior Software Developer / Engineer
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include: * Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include: * Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include: * Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include: * Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include: * Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python
Hollywood, MD · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
Senior Software Engineer CLASSIFICATION: Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION We are seeking a talented and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. The ideal candidate will ...
Hollywood, MD · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
Senior Software Engineer CLASSIFICATION: Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION We are seeking a talented and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. The ideal candidate will ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
SEACORP is seeking a full-time Senior Software Developer in Dahlgren, VA. This candidate will work with testers, software engineers, systems engineers and cyber experts from the Navy and Underwarfare ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
SEACORP is seeking a full-time Senior Software Developer in Dahlgren, VA. This candidate will work with testers, software engineers, systems engineers and cyber experts from the Navy and Underwarfare ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
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Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
Program Manager (please apply separately- search job code 25349) Senior Software Engineer Senior Systems Administrator Senior Mechanical Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Senior Systems Engineer ...
Program Manager (please apply separately- search job code 25349) Senior Software Engineer Senior Systems Administrator Senior Mechanical Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Senior Systems Engineer ...
Program Manager (please apply separately- search job code 25349) Senior Software Engineer Senior Systems Administrator Senior Mechanical Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Senior Systems Engineer ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$165K - $200K/yr
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting A50 NSWCDD for the Tomahawk program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a ...
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Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$165K - $200K/yr
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting A50 NSWCDD for the Tomahawk program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a ...
Oak Grove, VA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Senior Software Engineer - Lead DevOps Engineer (Onsite) Location: Sterling, VA. Requires active U.S. Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities * Serve as lead DevOps engineer ...
Oak Grove, VA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Senior Software Engineer - Lead DevOps Engineer (Onsite) Location: Sterling, VA. Requires active U.S. Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities * Serve as lead DevOps engineer ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$200K/yr
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting A50 NSWCDD for the Tomahawk program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$200K/yr
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting A50 NSWCDD for the Tomahawk program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$165K - $200K/yr
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting A50 NSWCDD for the Tomahawk program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$165K - $200K/yr
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting A50 NSWCDD for the Tomahawk program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks - Defense Domain) ( Full-Time ) Dahlgren, VA - DK Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, integrate, and test safety-critical software for missile and weapon ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks - Defense Domain) ( Full-Time ) Dahlgren, VA - DK Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, integrate, and test safety-critical software for missile and weapon ...
Lexington Park, MD · On-site
$145K - $190K/yr
Salary: $145k-$190k (depending on experience) We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and enhance software solutions that support mission-critical systems. This ...
Lexington Park, MD · On-site
$145K - $190K/yr
Salary: $145k-$190k (depending on experience) We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and enhance software solutions that support mission-critical systems. This ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
SEACORP is seeking a full-time Senior Software Developer in Dahlgren, VA. This candidate will work with testers, software engineers, systems engineers and cyber experts from the Navy and Underwarfare ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
SEACORP is seeking a full-time Senior Software Developer in Dahlgren, VA. This candidate will work with testers, software engineers, systems engineers and cyber experts from the Navy and Underwarfare ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior Amentum developers in advancing software capabilities for critical defense systems, following Agile development principles. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior Amentum developers in advancing software capabilities for critical defense systems, following Agile development principles. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include: * Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include: * Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior developers in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, integration, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions. * Apply Agile development principles to ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior developers in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, integration, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions. * Apply Agile development principles to ...
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior developers in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, integration, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions. * ApplyAgile developmentprinciples to ...
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior developers in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, integration, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions. * ApplyAgile developmentprinciples to ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
We're looking for an experienced developer like you with the skills needed to develop software and systems from vision to production-ready. This role is more than just coding. As a senior full-stack ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
We're looking for an experienced developer like you with the skills needed to develop software and systems from vision to production-ready. This role is more than just coding. As a senior full-stack ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior Amentum developers in advancing software capabilities for critical defense systems, followingAgile development principles. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ...
Dahlgren, VA · On-site
$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Support senior Amentum developers in advancing software capabilities for critical defense systems, followingAgile development principles. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ...
California, MD · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer based in McClellan, CA. What You'll Get To Do: * Synthesize software requirements into verification ...
California, MD · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
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A senior software engineer designs, codes, tests, and maintains computer software. While these are your primary responsibilities as a senior software engineer, you may also have supervisory duties. These include overseeing a team of junior software engineers or developers. The senior software engineer title is sometimes used interchangeably with senior developer, and positions for both may share similar job duties and responsibilities. In general, software engineers are distinguished from developers in that software engineers apply engineering principles to software development.
| Aspect | Senior Software Engineer | Software Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in CS or related field; experience often 5+ years | Bachelor's in CS or related field; entry to mid-level experience |
| Work Environment | Designing complex systems, leading projects, mentoring | Writing code, developing features, debugging |
| Industry Usage | Used across tech companies, startups, enterprise | Common in software firms, startups, freelance work |
| Search & Comparison | Often compared for experience level, responsibilities | Compared for entry-level to mid-level roles |
The main difference between a Senior Software Engineer and a Software Developer lies in experience, responsibilities, and scope. Senior Software Engineers typically have more experience, lead projects, and mentor others, while Software Developers focus on coding and feature development. Both roles are essential in tech companies, but the Senior Software Engineer position involves higher-level planning and leadership.
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$55.50 - $73.50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 24 days ago
Amentum is seeking software engineering professionals with software development-related education and/or experience to support software development and integration in support of Naval projects in Dahlgren, Virginia. This position is on-site in Dahlgren, VA, where Amentum has provided support to the customer for over 60 years.
You will be part of our growing systems and software engineering team and contribute your diverse skills across multiple software contracts in support of our Software Center of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere who are eager to make a difference by solving complex Digital Engineering challenges. Apply your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success.
Senior Software Developer / Engineer Responsibilities Include:
Perform software development and integration using one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.
Support Naval projects and programs by conducting software development within the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) weapon system.
Primarily support a Senior Amentum developer in development using Agile development principles.
Perform analysis and problem-solving techniques in support of professional scientific and engineering work.
Work independently and with others within established teams and across organizations to meet established goals within schedule-driven timelines.
Minimum Requirements:
10+ years of experience.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or another applicable technical field, or equivalent experience in lieu of the education requirement.
Familiarity with Agile Development.
Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and be able to interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.
Must have an active Secret U.S. Government clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.
Candidate must maintain a valid REAL ID driver's license, required for access to the customer site, and have access to reliable transportation, as this position requires occasional travel between local work sites during the week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience across multiple programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, and Python.
A mathematics background is a plus.
Experience with Git/Jenkins is also a plus.
Compensation Details:
US: $110,000 to $190,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
09/01/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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