High-paying software engineering jobs in Gaithersburg

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 3,334 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $114,293 and $167,781 per year. Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Gaithersburg, MD.

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Updated Oct 17, 2026
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Gaithersburg, MD
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Job openings (Gaithersburg)

Principal Software Engineer

Gaithersburg

$167,781 per year

Maryland

$184,434 per year

Product Manager

Gaithersburg

$167,500 per year

Maryland

$146,269 per year

Senior Java Developer

Gaithersburg

$76.51 per hour

Maryland

$103 per hour

Solution Architect

Gaithersburg

$157,427 per year

Maryland

$165,428 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg

$154,236 per year

Maryland

$175,885 per year

Data Engineer

Gaithersburg

$139,407 per year

Maryland

$145,157 per year

Systems Integration Engineer

Gaithersburg

$130,798 per year

Maryland

$143,857 per year

Back End Developer

Gaithersburg

$129,089 per year

Maryland

$158,730 per year

Software Engineer

Gaithersburg

$57.96 per hour

Maryland

$67.29 per hour

Front End Developer

Gaithersburg

$114,293 per year

Maryland

$158,795 per year

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