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Software Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Chantilly, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/23/2026

Compensation

$135,000 - $175,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Software Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on developing innovative solutions for the intelligence community. The team, Knack Works, is dedicated to creating scalable and automated solutions that enhance national security missions. This position requires a strong background in cloud technologies and DevOps, particularly with AWS and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to the development of the 'Knack Stack' product.

Requirements

  • Must work onsite in Chantilly, VA.
  • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps, particularly AWS.
  • Strong experience in Kubernetes and proficiency in programming languages such as GO, Python, and Java.
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and deploy applications using cloud and on-prem technologies.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement new features.
  • Mentor less experienced software engineers and provide guidance.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for automation of manual processes.
  • Interface with microservices and event-driven architectures.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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