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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems Sector is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to join our collaborative matrix organization that supports multiple programs across various business areas in Leidos Defense.
This Software Engineer role requires strong background in modern web technologies and full- stack development. The ideal candidate will be experienced in building responsive front-end applications (React, TypeScript) and scalable back-end services (C#, Python, or Node.js), with proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker or Podman. Preferred candidates will bring experience developing or integrating AI and computer vision capabilities into web-based or edge-deployed applications. This role operates within an Agile/Scrum team environment focused on delivering robust, mission-driven software solutions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with 4+ years of prior relevant work experience or Master’s degree in related field with at least 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in designing and maintaining software products and implementing software designs.
Experience in software development, data structures, object-oriented design, and effective unit testing.
Experience with software best practices such as peer reviews and document generation.
Experience with Javascript
Experience with containerization technologies
Experience working in Agile or scrum environment
Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments while managing multiple priorities.
U.S Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with computer vision or AI is a plus
Experience leading scrum teams is a plus
If you are a driven and adaptable individual looking to kickstart your career in software engineering, we encourage you to apply today and build the future with us!
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.