Last updated: 2025-05-22

12 Backend Software Engineer jobs in Washington.

Hiring now: Software Engr Infrastruct @ Meta, Backend Software Engr @ Palantir, Staff Software Engr @ Primer, Sr Software Engr @ Peregrine , Srlevel Full Stack Softwa @ Altamira T, Eng Mgr @ Mattermost, Sr Software Engr @ Raft, Systems Software Engr @ Two Six Te, Sr Software Engr @ Theinclab, Sr Software Engr @ Appian.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

🔥 Skills

Python (7) Kubernetes (6) Java (4) React (4) AWS (4) Golang (3) infrastructure (2) C/C++ (2) PHP (2) code reviews (2)

📍 Locations

Washington (7) Chantilly (2) McLean (2) Alexandria (1)
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Meta

Software Engineer, Infrastructure Washington
Skills & Focus: full-stack, software engineer, infrastructure, C/C++, Java, PHP, Python, Javascript, code reviews, large-scale applications
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language; 6+ years of relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience
Salary: $85.10/hour to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Meta offers a comprehensive benefits package including equity and bonus opportunities. Learn more about benefits at Met…

Palantir

Backend Software Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: Backend Software Engineering, Data-driven decisions, Product lifecycle, Collaborative development, Database technologies, Distributed systems, Large scale data systems, Secure systems, Scalable building blocks, Robust APIs
About the Company: Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empo…

Meta

Software Engineer, Infrastructure Washington
Skills & Focus: Software Engineer, infrastructure, C/C++, Java, PHP, Hack, scalability, code reviews, large-scale applications, system efficiency
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 6+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language; 6+ years relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience
Salary: $70.67/hour to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Meta offers benefits including bonuses, equity, and comprehensive health coverage.

Primer

Staff Software Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: natural language processing, machine learning, cloud provider, data ingestion, containerization, Kubernetes, real-time systems, Python, Golang, agile environment
About the Company: Primer exists to make the world a safer place by providing trusted decision-ready AI to the world's most critical organizations. Our software enables leaders, …
Experience: 5+ years of shipping production grade software
Salary: US$170,000 to US$240,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, fertility bene…

Peregrine Technologies

Senior Software Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: software development, Python, Django, Elasticsearch, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes
About the Company: Peregrine supports public safety agencies across the country — from Los Angeles to Louisville to Atlanta — empowering public servants to improve operations and…
Experience: 5+ years of experience working with cross-functional software development teams
Salary: $130,000 - $250,000 Annually + Benefits + Equity + Bonus
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Information on benefits offered is available on their website.

Altamira Technologies Corp.

Senior-Level Full Stack Software Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: AI, software architecture, API, prototyping, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, DevSecOps, Kubernetes
About the Company: Altamira delivers analytic and engineering capabilities to the US National Security community, focusing on data science, data engineering, software engineering…
Experience: 7-10 years
Benefits: Altamira Healthy Living program, ongoing competitions, flexible spending stipend for health and wellness-related items

Peregrine Technologies

Senior Software Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: Python, Django, Celery, Airflow, Kafka, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS
About the Company: Peregrine supports public safety agencies across the country — from Los Angeles to Louisville to Atlanta — empowering public servants to improve operations and…
Experience: 3+ years of experience in software development
Salary: $130,000 - $250,000 Annually + Benefits + Equity + Bonus
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Information on the benefits offered is available on their careers page.

Mattermost

Engineering Manager Alexandria
Skills & Focus: engineering management, Golang, React, team performance, mentoring, architecture, AI-assisted development, developer productivity, product roadmap, mission-critical
About the Company: At Mattermost, we build the #1 collaborative workflow solution for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure organizations. Trusted by gover…

Raft

Senior Software Engineer Chantilly
Skills & Focus: Java, Scala, Kubernetes, Cloud Native, Backend APIs, RESTFul APIs, SW design, architecture patterns, CI/CD pipelines, Big Data Platforms
About the Company: Raft is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Dev…
Experience: Five to Ten plus years of hands-on experience as a software engineer.
Salary: $110,000 - $200,000
Type: Hybrid
Benefits: Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) and company match; Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holiday…

Two Six Technologies

Systems Software Engineer Chantilly
Skills & Focus: software development, Python, NodeJS, graph databases, system integration, ElasticSearch, data modeling, Git workflows, Linux, AWS
About the Company: At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaborat…
Experience: 5+ years of experience in systems software development
Salary: $200,000 - $240,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistan…

Theinclab

Senior Software Engineer McLean
Skills & Focus: software engineering, systems architecture, cloud-based systems, DevOps practices, AI technologies, scalable systems, Docker, Kubernetes, networking, data visualization
About the Company: TheIncLab (“TIL”) is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab. We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI techno…
Experience: 5+ years
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Hybrid and Flexible Work Environment, Professional Development Programs, Paid Time Off, Health and Wellness Benefits, 1…

Appian

Senior Software Engineer McLean
Skills & Focus: AWS, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Agile, microservices, containerization, Python, Golang, Java
About the Company: Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and op…
Experience: At least 5 years experience designing, building and architecting software in an enterprise software or SaaS/PaaS environment
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Training and Development, Growth Opportunities, Community engagement through affinity groups