Software Engineer jobs in DC

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

And how's your turnover rate? DHs firm has hard time retaining qualified Sr SE in 160-180k range currently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

And how's your turnover rate? DHs firm has hard time retaining qualified Sr SE in 160-180k range currently.

Again I was being super generous. I am non profit and people love working here so almost no turnover. I interviewed some candidates for sr software engineering position recently and their asking was $130k and some were coming from private sector. $160-180k are for the highest payer in the area: google, Amazon, cap one etc. Realistically $140k is great pay depending on benefits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

And how's your turnover rate? DHs firm has hard time retaining qualified Sr SE in 160-180k range currently.

Again I was being super generous. I am non profit and people love working here so almost no turnover. I interviewed some candidates for sr software engineering position recently and their asking was $130k and some were coming from private sector. $160-180k are for the highest payer in the area: google, Amazon, cap one etc. Realistically $140k is great pay depending on benefits.

Pp here. Sorry I misread anyway the info is still correct, no high turnover at my company, we have a great cause and people love working here but I have been worried about people leaving because it seems like people are wanting more money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

And how's your turnover rate? DHs firm has hard time retaining qualified Sr SE in 160-180k range currently.

Again I was being super generous. I am non profit and people love working here so almost no turnover. I interviewed some candidates for sr software engineering position recently and their asking was $130k and some were coming from private sector. $160-180k are for the highest payer in the area: google, Amazon, cap one etc. Realistically $140k is great pay depending on benefits.

This sounds right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which companies in the metro DC area offer good pay with stock options?
I got several offers, but none seems high paying.

Because those jobs are not here

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

And how's your turnover rate? DHs firm has hard time retaining qualified Sr SE in 160-180k range currently.

Again I was being super generous. I am non profit and people love working here so almost no turnover. I interviewed some candidates for sr software engineering position recently and their asking was $130k and some were coming from private sector. $160-180k are for the highest payer in the area: google, Amazon, cap one etc. Realistically $140k is great pay depending on benefits.

That is crazy, GS scale employees make that much with a lot more stability and a more fulfilling mission.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which companies in the metro DC area offer good pay with stock options?
I got several offers, but none seems high paying.

Take a look at https://www.levels.fyi
They show DC area folks as well.
People do not make salaries over 300k, but total compensation can be way above that with the stock.
All the big tech names are where you should be looking.

Even with the big government contractors you will top out around 200k for salary. For total compensation, it can go higher depending on what their 401k match is and how much overtime you can charge.

From some of the other commenters, it sounds like they are talking about salary only. Sr software engineer has a wide range. 140k is on the low end of the range.
Even if you look at the West Coast jobs, the salaries are generally not over 200k. People are making the big money from stocks and bonuses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

And how's your turnover rate? DHs firm has hard time retaining qualified Sr SE in 160-180k range currently.

Again I was being super generous. I am non profit and people love working here so almost no turnover. I interviewed some candidates for sr software engineering position recently and their asking was $130k and some were coming from private sector. $160-180k are for the highest payer in the area: google, Amazon, cap one etc. Realistically $140k is great pay depending on benefits.

That is crazy, GS scale employees make that much with a lot more stability and a more fulfilling mission.

Fulfilling is very relative…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which companies in the metro DC area offer good pay with stock options?
I got several offers, but none seems high paying.

Take a look at https://www.levels.fyi
They show DC area folks as well.
People do not make salaries over 300k, but total compensation can be way above that with the stock.
All the big tech names are where you should be looking.

Even with the big government contractors you will top out around 200k for salary. For total compensation, it can go higher depending on what their 401k match is and how much overtime you can charge.

From some of the other commenters, it sounds like they are talking about salary only. Sr software engineer has a wide range. 140k is on the low end of the range.
Even if you look at the West Coast jobs, the salaries are generally not over 200k. People are making the big money from stocks and bonuses.

Those packages are crazy for the area, I wonder why this OP is not getting those types of offers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which companies in the metro DC area offer good pay with stock options?
I got several offers, but none seems high paying.

Take a look at https://www.levels.fyi
They show DC area folks as well.
People do not make salaries over 300k, but total compensation can be way above that with the stock.
All the big tech names are where you should be looking.

Even with the big government contractors you will top out around 200k for salary. For total compensation, it can go higher depending on what their 401k match is and how much overtime you can charge.

From some of the other commenters, it sounds like they are talking about salary only. Sr software engineer has a wide range. 140k is on the low end of the range.
Even if you look at the West Coast jobs, the salaries are generally not over 200k. People are making the big money from stocks and bonuses.

Op here, that’s exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

Microsoft/Amazon/Facebook/Google all have positions in DC area paying 300k+ for senior SWE’s. Amazon goes 400-500k for L6

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall package 300k+ per year.

Just because you are a "software engineer" does not mean you are qualified for jobs with this comp.

That’s not a concern, of course I’ll need to be qualified. Plus it’s just 50k above what I make now. I only want to know where to look.

You shouldn't be looking if you're in DC. You are overpaid right now relative to the DC market and you aren't going to find much better.

How much does a SE make in DC? $200k?

I am the software Manager and I don't make that but I am non-profit, however, I have interviewed a lot of candidates from different industries, and some of them even come from Amazon. Your range will be 160k-180K and I am being generous. My sr software engineers make $140k. add 20K in you go to private

You are looking in the wrong area.

Glassdoor software engineer salaries in DC is pretty accurate: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/washington-dc-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IM911_KO14,38.htm

And how's your turnover rate? DHs firm has hard time retaining qualified Sr SE in 160-180k range currently.

Again I was being super generous. I am non profit and people love working here so almost no turnover. I interviewed some candidates for sr software engineering position recently and their asking was $130k and some were coming from private sector. $160-180k are for the highest payer in the area: google, Amazon, cap one etc. Realistically $140k is great pay depending on benefits.

That is crazy, GS scale employees make that much with a lot more stability and a more fulfilling mission.

Fulfilling is very relative…

I know a lot of people at NASA, NRL, APL, and NSA which work on very cool things and have exciting missions that have real impact. It’s not like all gov IT is setting up ServiceNow instances for the SSA.