65 tech lead engineering jobs at 30 companies in Washington, DC

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Senior Tech Lead - Cyber Systems Engineering
College Park, Maryland, United States
$176k-$282k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
20+ YOE20+ years in Systems Engineering leadership; BS in related field; 5+ years with large complex systems; Linux/Windows admin; automation scripting; strong communication; active TS/SCI.
Linux, Windows, Powershell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
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Senior Tech Lead - Cyber Systems Engineering
College Park, Maryland, United States
$176k-$282k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
25+ YOE25+ years in systems engineering leadership; TS/SCI with Poly; strong Linux/Windows admin; automation scripting; security best practices.
Powershell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP
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Tech Lead, ARC Team
San Francisco or St. Louis or New York City or Washington
$189k-$362k/yr HybridFull Time
Scale AI
Scale AI: Provides data and infrastructure for training artificial intelligence models.
Active Secret clearance, experience designing secure cloud-native backend systems, mentoring and managing engineers, familiarity with containerization and federal compliance frameworks.
Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, Cloud SRG
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Senior Tech Lead, Network Automation Engineer
Dallas or McLean
$161k-$241k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Freddie Mac
Freddie MacOTCQB: FMCC: Purchases and securitizes home mortgages for the secondary market.
12+ YOE12+ years network automation/observability; 5+ years Technical Lead; 7+ years senior engineering; Arista, Infoblox, F5, NetBrain, ThousandEyes, nAutoBot; Cisco WLC/DNA Center; Python; Ansible.
Arista (Routers/Switches/AVD), Infoblox, F5 Load Balancing, NetBrain, ThousandEyes, nAutoBot, Cisco WLC, DNA Center, Python, Ansible
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Engineering Manager
Jersey City or Arlington or Chicago
$180k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AvePoint
AvePointNASDAQ: AVPT: Provides SaaS for cloud data protection and management.
Lead SCRUM delivery, manage engineering team, and build a scalable GTM tech stack with data foundations and AI-driven automation.
SCRUM, Cloud, API, SQL, Git, CI/CD, LLM, AI
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Applied AI Tech Lead - ACG / AEA
Springfield, Virginia, United States
$160k-$170k/yr RemoteContract
Connected Logistics
Connected Logistics: Provides IT and logistics services for government defense agencies.
10+ YOE10+ years in AI/ML engineering or distributed systems, Master's in CS/Engineering/Math required, active Public Trust clearance and recent CAC, strong Python and production ML experience, RAG/vector DBs, cloud (AWS/Azure), CI/CD and governance experience.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, OpenAI, HF, Pinecone, OpenSearch, FAISS, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Azure, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Salesforce, Git
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AI Tech Lead
McLean, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Steampunk
Steampunk: Design-led federal technology consulting and innovation services firm.
5+ YOE5+ years in software engineering focused on AI/ML; proven team leadership; degree in CS/AI/ML (Bachelors/Masters/PhD); strong Python and AI framework experience; cloud, MLOps, CI/CD, containerization, big data and Databricks exposure; strong communication.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Hadoop, Spark, Docker, Kubernetes, MLOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD
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AI Tech Lead
McLean, Virginia, United States
$160k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Steampunk
Steampunk: Federal digital transformation and consulting services provider.
5+ YOEPublic Trust clearance, 5+ years software engineering experience in AI/ML, bachelor's/master's/PhD in CS/AI/ML or related, strong Python and AI framework experience, cloud and MLOps/DevSecOps knowledge.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Docker, Kubernetes, Hadoop, Spark, MLOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD
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Principal Tech Lead Manager - Trust Graph & Work Profiles
Mountain View or McLean or New York City or Tampa
$215k-$275k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ID.me
ID.me: Provides secure digital identity verification and authentication services.
15+ YOE5+ Mgmt15+ years software engineering, 5+ years engineering management, Bachelor’s in CS or equivalent, experience with graph data modeling, API design, enterprise identity and compliance.
Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML, NIST 800-63, GCP, AWS, Azure, Verifiable Credentials, Decentralized Identifiers
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Lead Data Engineer - HR Tech
McLean or Richmond
$197k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capital One
Capital OneNYSE: COF: Financial services offering credit cards, banking, and loans.
4+ YOELead data engineer with 4+ years in app development, 2+ years in big data, 1+ year cloud experience; strong programming in Java/Scala/Python; Snowflake data warehousing; GenAI/AI tooling experience preferred.
Java, Python, SQL, Scala, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Gurobi, MySQL, Unix/Linux, NoSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
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BCG Platinion | Lead AI Tech Architect - AI Platforms
Atlanta or Austin or Boston or Brooklyn or Chicago or Dallas or Denver or Detroit or Durham or Houston or Miami or Minneapolis or Nashville or New York or Philadelphia or Pittsburgh or Summit or Washington
$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group: Global management consulting firm specializing in business strategy and transformation.
6+ YOEBachelor's in CS/IT or related,6+ years in software/data/AI systems with architecture or technical leadership, experience designing LLM/AI platform solutions, cloud and containerization experience, proficiency with Python/JS/TypeScript and AI frameworks.
LangChain, LlamaIndez, LangGraph, Strands, Google ADK, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, LlamaIndex, Python, Javascript, TypeScript, Cursor, Claude Code, Replit, Lovable, RAG, Docker, Kubernetes, Pinecone, Qdrant, Aure Search, ChatGPT, Claude, AWS, Azure, GCP
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Lead Software Engineer (Defense Tech)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition: Developing software and simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years software engineering; strong C++, Python; OS and hardware experience; security clearance eligible; U.S. citizenship.
C++, Python, Operating Systems
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Lead Field Tech Coordinator (Cheyenne, WY, US, 82001)
Cheyenne or Reston
OnsiteFull Time
Bechtel
Bechtel: Designs and constructs large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
3+ YOE3+ years related experience (or 6-9 years in lieu of degree). Bachelor’s in engineering/CS/IS/construction management preferred. Experience with construction automation, SQL, data analysis, reporting/visualization, and field digital adoption.
Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs), TEAMworks, SetRoute, Smart Completions, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Synchro, Revit, Navisworks, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Aconex, S3D, SPPID
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Forward Deployed Team Lead, Federal
Redwood City or Tysons
$155k-$197k/yr OnsiteFull Time
C3 AI
C3 AINYSE: AI: Sells enterprise artificial intelligence software and platforms.
6+ YOE2+ MgmtUS citizen with 6+ years shipping production software (2+ years as tech lead); BS/MS in CS or Software Engineering; proficiency in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Go, or C++; experience deploying into accredited/high-side environments and knowledge of ATO/ RMF/ FedRAMP.
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Go, C++, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Advana, SIPR, JWICS, cATO
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Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead
Arlington, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
GCyber
GCyber: Provides specialized cybersecurity and IT modernization for government agencies.
12+ YOEActive DoD TS/SCI clearance, BA plus 12+ years experience, proven leadership of multiple engineering teams, strong DevSecOps and CI/CD experience, proficiency with listed tools and Agile delivery.
JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Python, Java, PSSQL, YAML, Terraform, Bitbucket, Git, Artifactory, Jira
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Project and Operations Lead (Orlando, FL)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Planate Management Group
Planate Management Group: Engineering and facilities management services for global government infrastructure.
5+ YOE5+ years in operations/project coordination or 10+ years without a degree; fast-paced environment; cross-functional and tech/engineering exposure preferred.
Robotics, Automation, AI
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Global Lead, Analytics Engineer
Chicago or Washington D.C. or Charlotte or Dallas or West Conshohocken or Boston
$164k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Avison Young
Avison Young: Provides commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services.
10+ YOE10+ years in commercial real estate strategy with data/tech; strong SQL, data pipelines, geospatial; leadership and collaboration skills.
SQL, Geospatial data, Data pipelines, Data architecture
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Senior Manager, I4.0 Technical Excellence Lead (Remote)
Arlington or Connecticut or United States
$132k-$252k/yr RemoteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
7+ YOEUniversity degree in engineering/manufacturing/digital tech (or advanced degree) with 7–10+ years' experience; strong manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0 and program leadership background; travel to manufacturing sites.
MES, IIOT, Model-Based Definition / Model-Based Inspection (MBDMI)
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Lead Software Engineer - Frontend
McLean or Memphis or Dallas
HybridFull Time
Hilton
HiltonNYSE: HLT: Global hospitality providing hotel accommodation and lodging services.
5+ YOE5+ years tech; 3+ years React; TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JS; AI tools in dev workflows; hybrid role near US offices; 10% travel.
React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AI tools
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Principal Software Engineer – Tech Lead (Army)
Tysons, Virginia, United States
$100k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
LMI
LMI: Delivers management, technology, and analytics solutions for federal agencies.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering, team leadership, React, Java/Spring Boot, JavaScript/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Security+ cert, US citizenship, ability to obtain Secret clearance.
React, Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes