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Principal Software Engineer Kastle Systems

Falls Church, VA

We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining our flagship product assets. • Secure our software by addressing any vulnerabilities and by writing high-performing, scalable, and secure software to meet customer demands.

22 days ago

Principal ML Platform Engineer Appian Corporation

McLean, VA

Remote

$175,000–$325,000 / year

Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. Equipped with cutting-edge AI tooling, you will drive the design and delivery of high-complexity engineering solutions, set the technical bar for the team, and lead other engineers towards solutions of real complexity to ensure flawless Enterprise-Grade Orchestration.

22 days ago

Senior Software Engineer Credence

Tysons, VA

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This role focuses on application development, software architecture, cloud-native technologies, AI-enabled automation, systems integration, and advanced analytical capabilities that improve mission readiness, logistics, sustainment, and supply chain operations. The successful candidate will build scalable software applications, APIs, enterprise services, automation tools, and AI-enabled capabilities that transform complex operational and logistics information into mission-focused software solutions.

4 days ago

Senior Software Engineer DCS Corporation

Dahlgren, VA

Developing software to communicate with other hardware using protocols such as: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/ Internet Protocol (IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Data Distribution Service (DDS), and Product Line Architecture (PLA), and serial communications. Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university in engineering, computer/software engineering or computer science plus 10 years of experience in software design, development and engineering applied to program and system level development.

4 days ago

Senior Software Engineer C# System One

Merrifield, VA

$105,000–$120,000 / year
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The ideal candidate will possess advanced software engineering expertise, strong development skills, and the ability to mentor team members while contributing hands-on to complex technical initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical software solutions.

5 days ago

Sr. Software Engineer -CTJ- Poly Microsoft

Reston, VA

$119,800–$234,700 / year

Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. You will work on distributed systems that enable Power Platform services to function in isolated, air‑gapped environments, partnering with Public Cloud teams to bring features to parity while ensuring those features meet the constraints of sovereign deployments.

22 days ago

Sr. Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly Microsoft

Reston, VA

$119,800–$234,700 / year

Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

22 days ago

Senior Manager, Software Engineering HITT Contracting

Falls Church, VA

$120,000–$175,000 / year

Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, the Principal Software Engineer sets the technical direction for how software gets built at HITT — architecting the practice’s first AI-native applications, establishing the platform and paved-road tooling every team will use, and writing production code every day alongside AI coding agents. The Principal Software Engineer will help recruit engineers into a lean, agile, AI-augmented team and will train HITT’s existing developers in AI-enabled methods — through pairing, code review, workshops, and reference implementations — raising the technical bar for the entire practice.

6 days ago

Senior Software Engineer - C++/Linux | Clearance Required Jobot

Manassas, VA

$155,000–$185,000 / year
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Principal Consultant (Public Sector) Appian Corporation

McLean, VA

$100,000–$225,000 / year

Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. You will partner directly with Appian Architects and Technical Delivery Managers, lead large-scale consulting initiatives, and serve as a vital mentor to the next generation of engineers, ensuring our clients achieve world-class Enterprise-Grade Orchestration.

22 days ago

Principal Consultant Appian Corporation

McLean, VA

$100,000–$225,000 / year

Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. You will partner directly with Appian Architects and Technical Delivery Managers, lead large-scale consulting initiatives, and serve as a vital mentor to the next generation of engineers, ensuring our clients achieve world-class Enterprise-Grade Orchestration.

22 days ago

Systems Engineer (MBSE) Bowhead

Dahlgren, VA

SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MBSE) (E30-2026-24878): Bowhead seeks a DoD SECRET cleared Systems Engineer with Model-Based Systems Engineering experience to join our team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) on the MK 160 Gun Computer System and Naval Fires Control Systems. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

3 days ago

Senior Java Software Engineer / Scrum Master Leidos

Ashburn, VA

$107,900–$195,050 / year

This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. This is a hybrid technical role where approximately 50% of your time will be spent designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production software , while the remaining 50% will be dedicated to serving as Scrum Master for an Agile development team.

14 days ago

Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer Northrop Grumman Corp

Chantilly, VA

$125,300–$187,900 / year

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an experienced Principal / Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer to join our team supporting a program in the Signals Intelligence Mission Solutions (SMS) Department. Collaborate with the team to review and improve processes (development, test, governance, stakeholder interactions), Communicate project status, roadblocks, technical and process proposals to the team and stakeholders.

30+ days ago

Principal/ Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer Northrop Grumman Corp

Charlottesville, VA

$98,400–$147,600 / year

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or 4+years with PhD. Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant engineering experience; or 3+ years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or 1+year with PhD.

30+ days ago

Manager, Principal Software Engineer - Global Employer Services Technology Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd

$137,700–$261,625 / year

People within our technology group come from a diverse background - they partner with our go-to-market teams and global clients to solve challenging problems and design experiences and products that anticipate what our Deloitte clients will want and solutions that keep them compliant with global and local regulations. Elevate the organization by mentoring senior and staff-level engineers, developing technical leadership in others, and building the practices that let the team scale - while staying open to sharpening your own thinking through architects, quality engineers, and peers.

6 days ago

Manager, Principal Software Engineer - Global Employer Services Technology Deloitte

Mclean, VA

$137,700–$261,625 / year

4 days ago

Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer Novul Solutions

Arlington, Virginia

Design, develop, and integrate secure APIs, structured/unstructured data pipelines, and scalable software solutions using Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL/PSQL, YAML, and Terraform. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture, software delivery, and engineering teams supporting mission-critical environments.

18 days ago

Principal Software Engineer Genworth Financial Inc

Richmond, VA

This role requires deep expertise in modern software development practices, a passion for emerging technologies, and the ability to provide strong technical leadership and mentorship. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care-and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.

30+ days ago

Principal Software Engineer Alarm.com Incorporated

Tysons Corner, VA

$200,000–$250,000 / year

Our comprehensive suite of solutions-including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness-is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

16 days ago

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Principal Software Engineer Kastle Systems

Principal ML Platform Engineer Appian Corporation

Senior Software Engineer Credence

Senior Software Engineer DCS Corporation

Senior Software Engineer C# System One

Sr. Software Engineer -CTJ- Poly Microsoft

Sr. Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly Microsoft

Senior Manager, Software Engineering HITT Contracting

Senior Software Engineer - C++/Linux | Clearance Required Jobot

Principal Consultant (Public Sector) Appian Corporation

Principal Consultant Appian Corporation

Systems Engineer (MBSE) Bowhead

Senior Java Software Engineer / Scrum Master Leidos

Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer Northrop Grumman Corp

Principal/ Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer Northrop Grumman Corp

Manager, Principal Software Engineer - Global Employer Services Technology Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd

Manager, Principal Software Engineer - Global Employer Services Technology Deloitte

Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer Novul Solutions

Principal Software Engineer Genworth Financial Inc

Principal Software Engineer Alarm.com Incorporated

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