What is the Senior Software Engineer role at House of Representatives like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Senior Software Engineer position at Legislative Branch.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Senior Software Engineer, and it’s located in Washington, D.C.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $144,000.

Dr.Job

What qualifications do you need for this role?

Ms.Smith

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, along with at least 7 years of experience building applications in an enterprise environment.

Dr.Job

What kind of experience is preferred for this job?

Ms.Smith

They prefer experience with C programming on Linux, and being strong in areas like C pointers, data structures, and memory allocation.

Dr.Job

Is there anything specific for veterans applying for this position?

Ms.Smith

Yes, applicants seeking veterans’ preference can email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more info.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Agency: House of Representatives
Salary: $120000-$144000
Industry: IT / Technology
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Posted on: 2026/01/09 10:02:40