Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Lead Software Engineer jobs in Virginia are open across McLean, Richmond, and Stafford and other Virginia metros, with employers like Capital One, Ge Grid Solutions, and WSP hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles122+
Top employerCapital One
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring23
Work type77% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
Added 3d ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Full-stack Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$230k - $262k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
Added 4d ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$230k - $262k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
Added 6d ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Richmond, Virginia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
$209k - $239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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FINRA
Lead Software Engineer
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FINRA
Added 6d ago
Lead Software Engineer
FINRA
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Data Science
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
$114k - $249k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
Added 1w ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$262k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Software Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

McLean
52 jobs
Richmond
14 jobs
Stafford
11 jobs
Herndon
7 jobs
Arlington
5 jobs
Reston
5 jobs
Manassas
4 jobs
Salem
4 jobs
Glen Allen
3 jobs

Lead Software Engineer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Capital One
    Capital One46
  • Ge Grid Solutions
    Ge Grid Solutions11
  • WSP
    WSP6
  • FINRA
    FINRA4
  • Freddie Mac
    Freddie Mac4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services34
  • Consulting & Professional Services22
  • Technology & Software19
  • Energy15
  • Fintech6

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lead software engineer jobs across Virginia.

  • 5 or more years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated leadership
  • Proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++
  • Experience designing and operating distributed systems or microservices at scale
  • Ability to mentor engineers and drive technical decisions across a team
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field

Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many lead software engineer jobs are there in Virginia?

There are 122+ lead software engineer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in McLean, Richmond, and Stafford. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.

How much do lead software engineers make in Virginia?

Lead software engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $136,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,350 for the lowest 10% to over $211,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Virginia cities have the most lead software engineer jobs?

McLean, Richmond, and Stafford have the most lead software engineer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire lead software engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring lead software engineers in Virginia include Capital One, Ge Grid Solutions, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote lead software engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes. About 23% of lead software engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.

How do I apply for lead software engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can apply to lead software engineer jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.

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