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Senior Software Engineer

Freddiemac freddiemac.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
McLean Full-time Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at Freddiemac. McLean · full-time · $129,000–$193,000 base.

SalaryStated by Freddiemac
$129,000 – $193,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from FreddiemacOur estimate for the market: $152,500–$211,200Median $184,900
The range includes the market median of $184,900 for senior software engineering roles in McLean.
Worked out from 15 postings that stated pay, median $184,900. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationMcLean
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$129,000–$193,000
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Coach engineers as they adopt Agile, test-driven and acceptance-test practices, stateless design, microservices and containerization
  • Build and change code across the full stack, using modern languages and frameworks named for the role
  • Assess system architecture and help shape design plans and technical direction
  • Work with business leaders in marketing, HR, legal and compliance, and coordinate delivery dependencies with vendors or engineering teams

What you bring

  • At least five years engineering software solutions, including four years leading modernized development teams at enterprise scale
  • A computer science or engineering degree, or equivalent experience
  • Strong full-stack skills with React, JavaScript, Python, Java or Angular, plus AWS experience
  • You can assess architecture, contribute to design planning and work across technical and business teams

Who this fits

This senior role suits a hands-on full-stack engineer who can mentor teammates and guide development practices and technical direction. The position is based in McLean, Virginia.

From the employer

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Line of Business is in the throes of a major digital modernization and transformation effort. It is an exciting time to be a part of Freddie Mac! We are searching for a highly innovative Senior Developer to join our team. Interested in learning more? Read on!

Show off your skills as a full stack software engineer, and will influence outcomes, guide transformation, and put your stamp on how the team and organization evolves. We need you to use your experience and success in coaching and transforming technical teams to shift to a modern execution model. The journey is wide open with possibilities.

Do you:

  • Embrace change and innovation, and push the boundaries of what is possible?

  • Embody Agile delivery at the core of your culture?

  • Have rock solid tech skills that will drive teams and organizational direction on solutions and architecture. Bring modern approaches and know where the landmines are.

  • Have full stack covered with all key modern languages under your belt? You are going to have to get into all parts of the code, as well as implement some of it, so you will need to know this stuff up and down.

Our Impact:

Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Line of Business is in the throes of a major digital modernization and transformation. We are changing the way we work everyday. You will be a key contributor for our transformation.

Your Impact:

You will be a mentor to the team, driving full (and accurate) adoption of modern software engineering and delivery practices (Real Agile, TDD, ATDD, Stateless Design, Microservices, Containerization, etc.)

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5-7 years of experience engineering awesome solutions.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience; advanced studies and degree preferred.

  • 4 + years of demonstrated experience leading modernized development teams at an enterprise level.

  • Highly proficient in Full Stack development (React, Java script, Python, Java, Angular). Experience with AWS.

  • Modern Tools: Jenkins, Cucumber, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Bitbucket), Git

  • DBs: PostgreSQL, Mongo

  • Cloud: AWS/OCP

  • Other: EKS, Docker, Openshift

  • Ability to analyze system architecture and contribute to design planning.

  • Technical knowledge of communication channels, deliverability, and compliance.

  • Experience collaborating with business leaders in marketing, HR, legal, and compliance teams.

  • Ability to manage dependencies with vendors or internal engineering teams for software delivery.

Keys to Success in this Role:

  • Collaborative attitude

  • Aim to be innovative

  • Thoughtful and inspiring leader

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.

Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $129,000 - $193,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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