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Engineering jobs in District of Columbia, United States

1,003 open roles read nightly from companies’ own hiring pages. Each one links to the original ad.

Engineering jobs in District of Columbia at a glance

Open roles
1,003
Remote
16%
Posted in the last 30 days
259
Advertised pay, middle half
$170K – $255Kmedian $210K

From the 854 engineering jobs here that state yearly pay in USD: the top of each advertised range. Updated nightly.

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  • Software Engineer (SWE) - Senior

    12 months ago

    Spear AI · Bolling, District of Columbia, United States

    On-siteFull-timeSeniorEngineering

    Lead design and implementation of complex software systems and architectures; Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers; Establish coding standards, best practices, and development processes; Drive technical decision-making and technology selection;…

  • RAI Implementation Engineer - Senior

    12 months ago

    Spear AI · Bolling, District of Columbia, United States

    On-siteFull-timeSeniorEngineering

    Design and implement RAI frameworks for bias detection, fairness, and explainability; Develop automated testing pipelines for AI model validation and monitoring; Create governance processes for AI model lifecycle management; Implement model interpretability and explainability…

  • Software Engineer (SWE) - Mid

    12 months ago

    Spear AI · Bolling, District of Columbia, United States

    On-siteFull-timeSeniorEngineering

    Design and implement software components for AI/ML applications; Develop RESTful APIs and microservices architectures; Build user interfaces and dashboards for AI system monitoring and control; Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices; Collaborate with…

  • State Estimation Engineer (R4602)

    12 months ago

    Shield AI · Dallas, Texas, United States +2

    On-siteFull-timeSenior$200K – $345K a yearEngineering

    Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With…

  • Backend Software Engineer, Gov

    12 months ago

    OpenAI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States +2

    HybridFull-time$207K – $385K a yearEngineering

    Join the engineering teams that bring OpenAI’s ideas safely to the world!

  • Staff Product Manager, Agentic Platform

    12 months ago

    Scale AI · New York, United States +2

    Lead / staff$210K – $345K a yearEngineering

    Scale is at the forefront of the AI revolution, working across the US government, partners and allies around the world to unlock the potential of generative AI (GenAI).

  • Director, Government Affairs

    12 months ago

    Vast · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Full-timeDirector$163K – $226K a yearEngineering

    Strategic Leadership; Develop and execute a comprehensive DoD and national security engagement strategy aligned with Vast’s government affairs and policy objectives.; Collaborate across internal teams including Legal, Programs, Engineering, and Business Development to align…

  • Software Architect

    12 months ago

    Innovative Solutions · Reports into Rochester, New York, United States +6

    HybridLead / staff$150K – $200K a yearEngineering

    As an Software Development Architect, you’ll design and lead development of cloud-native applications on AWS — from microservices and serverless APIs to large-scale modernization initiatives. One engagement you may be architecting containerized backend systems with ECS and…

  • Senior Systems Engineer (R5962)

    13 months ago

    Shield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    On-siteFull-timeSenior$115K – $170K a yearEngineering

    As a Senior Systems Engineer on Shield AI’s next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will lead the technical execution of system architecture, ensuring…

  • Cleared GenAI Engineer

    13 months ago

    Accenture Federal Services · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Hybrid$98.5K – $184.9K a yearEngineering

    We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender…

  • Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Edge Autonomous Systems

    13 months ago

    Palantir Technologies · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    HybridFull-timeMid level$135K – $200K a yearEngineering

    We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing advanced autonomous systems for use on the edge and in austere environments for military and commercial uses. This role involves building, integrating, and deploying…

  • Sr. Product Manager, Compute Platform

    13 months ago

    Databricks · Seattle, Washington, United States +1

    Senior$148.8K – $204.5K a yearEngineering

    At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world’s toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world’s best data and AI…

  • Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++

    13 months ago

    Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States +1

    Full-timeSenior$191K – $253K a yearEngineering

    Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our senior software engineers…

  • Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer II

    13 months ago

    Shield AI · Seattle, Washington, United States +3

    On-siteFull-timeMid level$91.7K – $137.5K a yearEngineering

    Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.

  • Future Engineering Mission Assignments - Keep Me In The Loop

    13 months ago

    K2 Space · Los Angeles, California, United States +2

    RemoteEngineering

    We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in space systems and large-scale satellite platforms. Even when we don’t have a specific opening listed, we’re always eager to connect with innovators, builders, and problem-solvers who share our passion for making…

  • Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer (Front End Leaning)

    13 months ago

    Adora Technologies Inc · Seattle, Washington, United States +1

    On-siteFull-timeSenior$160K – $200K a yearEngineering

    Build for real users: Spend time with customers, understand their workflows, and translate insights into holistic systems that scale, not just features that work; Own the full stack: Acting as an architect and builder for the user-facing application from front-end experiences…

  • Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Transportation - Transit & Commuter / Freight Rail

    14 months ago

    TKDA · Seattle, Washington, United States +1

    HybridFull-time$112K – $152.4K a yearEngineering

    As a Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind multi-disciplinary rail projects—leading civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical design teams from concept to completion. You’ll manage project frameworks, coordinate deliverables, and ensure seamless communication…

  • Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Gov

    14 months ago

    OpenAI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States +2

    HybridFull-timeSenior$145.8K – $280K a yearEngineering

    The OpenAI for Government team is a dynamic, mission-driven group leveraging frontier AI to transform how governments achieve their missions. Our team works to empower public servants with secure, compliant AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Gov) and mission-aligned…

  • Kong Platform and Migration Engineer

    14 months ago

    eTelligent Group LLC · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Mid levelEngineering

    Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring…

  • Principal Architect

    14 months ago

    Scale AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Lead / staff$284.8K – $356K a yearEngineering

    We are seeking a Principal Architect to drive the design, development, and deployment of our agentic AI products in a fast-paced, collaborative, extremely high-visibility environment.

Updated 07 Nov 2026 10:21 UTC from the OptiTalent job library.