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a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, plus... ...and we value innovation, collaboration, and impact. This Senior Software Engi…
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Software Engineer jobs in Denver, CO
Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems behind modern products. The work spans writing code, reviewing designs, and keeping software reliable as it grows.
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Summary Position Title: Software Engineer (Contingent) Position ID: TA236 Location(s): Hybrid: Greater Denver Metro Area; Northern VA, Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 Security Clearance R…
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looking for a strong Machine Learning Platform and Infrastructure Engineer to join our ML Platform team and build out and scale our ML and... ...rely on. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing software, devel…
$111.3k - $168.54k
premiums for you and your family. You'll join a team of innovative engineers committed to innovation and excellence. We prioritize... ...being, and long-term success.S5 Analytics is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer…
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Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is looking for Software professionals to work on Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) products... ...test. Additionally, the proven ability to provide software engineering is required. F…
Hello Software Engineer 3 Location: Aurora, Colorado (On-Site) Industry: Aerospace Engineering Summary: Clearance Status: - Is your security clearance currently active? - When was the clearance issued and/or debriefed?*…
exciting opportunity to join an early stage company of talented engineers and designers, led by seasoned climate tech veterans. At Zero,... ...beginning to end. You have at least 5 years of professional software engineer…
DomainTools is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Frontend Team. This position is perfect for someone interested in building powerful cybersecurity products and features for our enterprise customers. Our solutions h…
creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our c…
Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced, Sr. Software Engineer / Architect to join our Satellite Systems team. In this integration-focused role, the candidate will assist in the integration of subco…
Job Description Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and innovative Software Engineer/ App Dev to support the continued growth and enhancement of our internally developed business platform. Origin…
Applicants without an active TS clearance will not be considered.. *** North Point Technology is looking for a TS Cleared Software Engineer to support a critical mission. The program delivers cutting-edge intelligence an…
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What software engineers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $39–$56 | $82k–$116k |
| Mid level | $56–$79 | $116k–$165k |
| Senior | $77–$106 | $160k–$220k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Data structures and algorithmsSystem designGit and code reviewTesting and debuggingSQL and databasesAPIs and integrationCloud fundamentals (AWS/GCP/Azure)Clear written communicationCross-team collaboration
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a project you built and the technical decisions behind it.
Pick one project and go deep. Explain the tradeoffs you weighed, not just the stack you used, and name one thing you would do differently now.
How would you design a URL shortener (or similar small system)?
Start with requirements and rough scale before drawing boxes. Interviewers care more about how you reason through storage, uniqueness, and reads versus writes than a perfect answer.
Tell me about the hardest bug you have debugged.
Describe your process: how you reproduced it, narrowed the cause, and confirmed the fix. A methodical story beats a dramatic one.
How do you decide when code is good enough to ship?
Talk about tests, review, and risk relative to the change. Showing judgment about tradeoffs matters more than claiming perfection.
Describe a time you disagreed with a teammate about a technical approach.
Show that you argued from evidence, listened, and committed to the outcome. Avoid stories where the point is simply that you were right.
How do you approach learning an unfamiliar codebase?
Mention concrete tactics: reading tests, tracing a request end to end, making a small safe change first. This signals you can become productive quickly.
What would you do if a production incident happened right before a deadline?
Prioritize stabilizing production and communicating early. Interviewers want calm triage, not heroics.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For software engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the languages and frameworks per role or project, not just in a skills block, so screeners can match you to the stack.
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Quantify outcomes in engineering terms: latency reduced, error rate cut, deploy time shortened, users served.
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Link to a GitHub profile or portfolio only if the pinned work is recent and readable.
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Describe your role on team projects precisely — 'built the payments service' reads very differently from 'worked on payments'.
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Keep the tech list honest; anything on the resume is fair game in the interview.
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For senior roles, show scope: systems owned, engineers mentored, decisions driven.
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Where this role goes
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