Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Software Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia are open across Richmond, Herndon, and Reston and other Virginia metros, with employers like Amazon, Ge Grid Solutions, and RoviSys Building Technologies hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles91+
Top employerAmazon
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring33
Work type82% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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OST, Inc.
Sr. System Software Integration Engineer
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Sr. System Software Integration Engineer
OST, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project Management
$82k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Amazon.com
Security Systems Engineer
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Amazon.com
Added 6d ago
Security Systems Engineer
Amazon.com
Herndon, Virginia
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Security Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$117k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Software Dev Engineer II
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Amazon.com
Added 1w ago
Software Dev Engineer II
Amazon.com
Arlington, Virginia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Embedded Systems Engineering
$144k - $194k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Principal Power Systems Engineer
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Amazon.com
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Principal Power Systems Engineer
Amazon.com
Herndon, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$163k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Enterprise Systems Engineer
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Enterprise Systems Engineer
KBR
Chantilly, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
10 jobs
Herndon
8 jobs
Reston
7 jobs
Manassas
6 jobs
Stafford
6 jobs
Arlington
5 jobs
Chantilly
5 jobs
Norfolk
4 jobs
Salem
4 jobs

Software Systems Engineer Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon8
  • Ge Grid Solutions
    Ge Grid Solutions6
  • RoviSys Building Technologies
    RoviSys Building Technologies6
  • HAZEN AND SAWYER
    HAZEN AND SAWYER5
  • M.C. Dean
    M.C. Dean5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services24
  • Technology & Software21
  • Energy13
  • Manufacturing9
  • Education4

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for systems-level development
  • Experience designing or integrating real-time or embedded systems
  • Familiarity with Linux internals, networking protocols, or hardware interfaces
  • Ability to obtain or hold a security clearance, depending on the sector
  • Experience with systems modeling tools, test frameworks, or CI/CD pipelines for systems code

Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many software systems engineer jobs are there in Virginia?

There are 91+ software systems engineer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Richmond, Herndon, and Reston. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.

How much do software systems engineers make in Virginia?

Software systems 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 software systems engineer jobs?

Richmond, Herndon, and Reston have the most software systems engineer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire software systems engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring software systems engineers in Virginia include Amazon, Ge Grid Solutions, and RoviSys Building Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes. About 18% of software systems 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 software systems engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can apply to software systems 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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