Top Software Engineer Jobs in Washington DC,

Lead end-to-end engineering projects building Node.js backends and React frontends, scale core APIs to millions of requests, debug using monitoring/logging, participate in code reviews and hiring, and collaborate on product roadmap driven by customer needs.

Serve as technical owner of Jira SaaS (Atlassian Government Cloud), administer and configure Jira, build secure integrations with GitLab and ServiceNow, automate data sync and CI/CD traceability, enable Agile adoption, and collaborate with infrastructure and security teams on migrations and governance.

Develop, customize, test and deploy .NET applications. Enhance existing systems, write code and tests, manage defect tracking, create technical specs and test plans, integrate services and support CI/source control, and learn new technologies to support enterprise packaged solutions.

Develop and maintain enterprise applications supporting creator rights and royalty payments. Own features across Vue.js front ends and Java/Spring Boot back ends, participate in architecture and Agile development, write and review code, design and test data-driven solutions, improve engineering standards, collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and work with large-scale data, AWS services, distributed systems, and microservices.

Design, build, and maintain systems-level Rust software for an AI-powered autonomous drone platform. Integrate AI/ML pipelines, develop networking and protocol components, support autonomy features, and create reliable software for resource-constrained, low-latency environments. Develop and test through simulation while collaborating with ML engineers and contributing across application and systems layers.

Develop and enhance software solutions by analyzing user needs and applying computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles. Collaborate with project management, acquisition, logistics, and security teams to integrate hardware and software, develop specifications, and establish performance requirements. Maintain application databases and support Naval Sea Systems Command programs. The role is primarily onsite at Washington Navy Yard, with infrequent travel to naval locations on the East and West Coasts.

Design, build, and maintain web application infrastructure and data systems for interactive information experiences. Lead application architecture, code quality, performance, and reliability; integrate generative AI and prototype XR interfaces; collaborate with designers and data scientists; ensure security, accessibility, scalability, and document technical standards.

Leads technical direction and multi-year strategy for Netflix’s Application Networking organization. Partners with engineering leads to shape architecture for globally scaled distributed systems, service-to-service communication, external traffic, identity, security, and access enforcement. The role addresses complex, ambiguous technical challenges, influences stakeholders across business units, contributes to open-source or industry standards, develops senior engineers, and communicates with engineering, product, and executive audiences.

Leads group-wide software engineering strategy, architecture, standards, code quality, release governance, platform performance, risk mitigation, budgets, and team structure. Manages large insourced and outsourced engineering, quality, and technical teams while mentoring leaders and recruiting talent. Directs development of full-stack applications, event-driven microservices, AI/NLP systems, and front-end experiences. Partners with product, UX, support, and other business units to deliver scalable solutions and continuous improvement.

Design, build, and maintain the firm's intranet and automated workflows using SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Exchange Online and related Microsoft 365 technologies. Architect secure, scalable persona-based digital experiences, develop automation and templates, implement SPFx/React solutions, integrate REST APIs, support governance, documentation, analytics with Power BI, and drive user adoption and continuous improvement.