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How much do software eng jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for software eng in Washington is $167,085.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,900.00 and $195,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Eng vs Software Developer?

AspectSoftware EngineerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, certifications optionalBachelor's in CS or related field, certifications optional
Work EnvironmentDesigns systems, architecture, collaborates on large projectsFocuses on coding, implementing features, smaller scope
Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, startups, enterpriseCommonly used in startups, smaller firms, freelance work
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding roles, responsibilities, career pathFocus on coding, project specifics, job requirements

While both roles involve coding and software development, Software Engineers typically work on system design and architecture, often handling larger projects and collaborating on overall system structure. Software Developers usually focus on writing code for specific features or applications. The roles overlap significantly, but the Engineer role often encompasses broader responsibilities related to system planning and integration.

What does a software engineer do?

A software engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems. They use programming languages, such as Java, Python, or C++, and often collaborate with teams to create efficient and reliable software solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of software development methodologies are essential in this role.

What jobs can I do with a software engineering degree?

A software engineering degree qualifies you for roles such as software developer, application engineer, systems analyst, and quality assurance engineer. These jobs involve designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications, often requiring knowledge of programming languages, development tools, and problem-solving skills.

What jobs can a software engineer do?

A software engineer can work in roles such as application developer, systems engineer, embedded systems engineer, or DevOps engineer. They design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems using programming languages like Java, Python, or C++, often working in teams and following software development methodologies.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Software Eng jobs?

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Infographic showing various Software Eng job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $167,085 per year, or $80.3 per hour.

Cyber Software Eng Stf

Annapolis, MD • On-site

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$135K - $251K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 400 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Standard Job Description
Modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge technologies. The Microservices Developer will be responsible for:
• Writing java spring boot based micro service applications utilizing AWS native technologies
• Utilize Python to optimize AWS services such as Lambdas, Step Functions, EC2 and S3
• Building REST services with Spring able to filter and select complex data objects
• Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven, Gitlab and GitOps
• Agile development and delivery of software
• Communication and collaboration: Software Development is a team-oriented discipline. Engineers need to be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members, as well as with stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- 9 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience.
- An active Top Secret clearance with CI polygraph within the last 7 years.
***Able to support an on-call rotation***
- Cucumber Testing
- Cypress and Playwright Testing
- Python
- CI/CD Tools: AWS tools, Maven, Gitlab & GitOps; Kubernetes, docker
- Development in Cloud Environment
- Experience with Rules Engines
Desired Skills
- AWS Services (i.e. Lambda's, Step functions, S3, etc.)
- Document-based stored (MongoDB, OpenSearch, etc.)
- Relational Data Store Familiarity ( RDS, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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