Senior Software Engineering Jobs in Virginia

Senior Software Engineering jobs in Virginia are open across McLean, Richmond, and Herndon and other Virginia metros, with employers like Capital One, Amazon, and ECS Limited hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles425+
Top employerCapital One
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring49
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Freddie Mac
Senior Software Engineering Manager
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Freddie Mac
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Senior Software Engineering Manager
Freddie Mac
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Backend Engineering
$168k - $252k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Capital One
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Full-stack Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$262k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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

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Capital One
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
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Added 3mo ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
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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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
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Richmond, Virginia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$232k - $310k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Software Engineering Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

McLean
89 jobs
Richmond
72 jobs
Herndon
31 jobs
Arlington
30 jobs
Fairfax
19 jobs
Reston
19 jobs
Virginia Beach
19 jobs
Ashburn
12 jobs
Glen Allen
11 jobs

Senior Software Engineering Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

  • Capital One
    Capital One74
  • Amazon
    Amazon32
  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited20
  • Virginia Department of Transportation
    Virginia Department of Transportation12
  • Kiewit
    Kiewit11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services115
  • Technology & Software83
  • Banking & Financial Services57
  • Construction & Real Estate31
  • Manufacturing18

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior software engineering jobs across Virginia.

  • Five or more years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in at least one systems or backend language such as Java, Go, Python, or C++
  • Demonstrated experience designing distributed systems or microservices architectures
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical projects end to end
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

Senior Software Engineering Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior software engineering jobs are there in Virginia?

There are 425+ senior software engineering openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in McLean, Richmond, and Herndon. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.

How much do senior software engineerings make in Virginia?

Senior software engineerings 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 senior software engineering jobs?

McLean, Richmond, and Herndon have the most senior software engineering openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire senior software engineerings in Virginia?

Employers hiring senior software engineerings in Virginia include Capital One, Amazon, and ECS Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote senior software engineering jobs in Virginia?

Yes. About 25% of senior software engineering 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 senior software engineering jobs in Virginia?

You can apply to senior software engineering 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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