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Typical pay for US Software Engineer Jobs roles: $138k–$200k (median $168k).
Based on 831 live listings with disclosed salary, as of Aug 16, 2026.
Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated.
Title: Software Engineer Sr.
Location: Kirtland AFB, NM
Job Type: Full-Time, On-site
Start Date: Immediate
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance required
Salary: Competitive
Experience and Certifications: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Data Science (or equivalent certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, GSEC, CSSLP), with 9+ years of relevant experience for a Bachelor’s, 7+ years for a Master’s, or 4+ years for a PhD, and a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.
Mandatory: Considering candidates with US Citizenship only. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
About the company: Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.
Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the USAF Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems, collaborating with the team to troubleshoot issues and enhance backend services and web applications, implementing software improvements, and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards. The engineer will also contribute to technical documentation, support CI/CD pipelines, and maintain version control and deployment processes.