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Senior Software Engineer

Parsons

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Base salary $176,900  to $332,400

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Annapolis Junction, MD

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  • LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (44 min ago) · observed since

About this job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements and tests software and software applications


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements and tests software and software applications individually or as a team member
  • Primary role is to lead technical design of software systems as well as lead integration testing of software systems
  • Supports System Administrators with the installation of software applications
  • Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software
  • Develops software documentation
  • Works with system engineering team or software team lead to review and validate system requirements and to derive software requirements from system/subsystem requirements

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Fifteen [15] years experience in software development and maintenance: ie. software requirements analysis, software design including object oriented analysis and design, coding, testing, documentation, configuration management, user training, deployment, life cycle maintenance. (Relevant Degrees: Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Information Systems)
  • Documented formal training on the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-DEV) model or documented experience working on projects that applied some portions of this model
  • Documented formal training on DOD standards for software testing and documentation or documented experience working on projects that applied these standards
  • Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance required.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience in malware analysis and mitigation techniques
  • Strong understanding of the Windows and Linux Operating System internals and APIs
  • Knowledge of analyzing shellcode, packed and obfuscated and the associated algorithms a plus
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Pearl, etc
  • Experience in host and network analysis to identify and characterize anomalies and vulnerabilities in the platform
  • Experience documenting findings in reports and briefings
  • Security certifications a plus: CISSP, C|EH, CREA, GPEN, GREM, OSCP, OSCE
  • Experience in x86/x64 assembly and/or C, C++, software reverse engineering, kernel debugging, and/or protocol stacks
  • Experience developing computer exploits
  • Experience in Software Reverse Engineering with at least 1 of the following tool or an equivalent: IDAPro, GDB, WinDbg, Immunity/OllyDbg

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($176,900) is above 82% of the 208 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $161,500.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Software Engineer (this listing)$176,900 - $332,400
Senior Systems Integration Engineer$176,900 - $332,400
AI/ML Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly$176,900 - $332,400
Expert M&S Software Developer$176,900 - $332,400
Network-Savvy CNO Developer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)$176,900 - $332,400
Senior Design-Build Design Manager Rail & Transit$176,900 - $332,400
Sr. Director, Space and Missile Defense Solutions Business Development & Capture$176,900 - $332,400

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-30
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD, Annapolis Junction

Salary Range: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00

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