Agentic AI Developer

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an innovative Agentic AI Developer in Chantilly, Virginia, to design and deploy autonomous AI systems. The role focuses on building intelligent AI agents that solve operational challenges. Candidates should have 3+ years of software development experience, particularly with Python and AI applications.

Join a dynamic team working on advanced AI technology, where creativity and technical prowess meet to drive innovation in defense and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and agent orchestration concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing tasks independently.
• Integrate AI agents with APIs, databases, enterprise systems, and external services.
• Develop observability, tracing, and evaluation pipelines for AI workflows and agent performance.

Skills

Strong Python development experience

Experience developing applications with large language models (LLMs)

Experience building AI applications using LangChain

Experience with AI observability and tracing tools such as Langfuse

Experience developing conversational AI interfaces using Chainlit

Familiarity with REST APIs, vector databases, and modern backend architectures

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

LangChain

Langfuse

Chainlit

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Overview

Kudu Dynamics is Leidos Owned Company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos company is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build the next generation of capabilities.

Position Overview

Agentic AI Developer — We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Agentic AI Developer to design, develop, and deploy autonomous AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex tasks with minimal human intervention. This role focuses on building intelligent AI agents and multi-agent systems that integrate with enterprise tools, APIs, and data sources to solve real-world operational challenges. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications using modern LLM frameworks, containerized environments, and cloud-native development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing tasks independently.
• Build and orchestrate multi-agent workflows using modern AI frameworks and tooling.
• Develop AI-enabled applications using large language models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures.
• Integrate AI agents with APIs, databases, enterprise systems, and external services.
• Build conversational and human-in-the-loop interfaces for AI systems.
• Develop observability, tracing, and evaluation pipelines for AI workflows and agent performance.
• Containerize and deploy AI applications using Docker-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity teams, researchers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable AI capabilities.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and source control workflows using GitLab.
• Optimize prompts, memory systems, context handling, and agent decision-making.
• Research and prototype emerging agentic AI techniques and frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience developing applications with large language models (LLMs).
• Experience building AI applications using LangChain.
• Experience with AI observability and tracing tools such as Langfuse.
• Experience developing conversational AI interfaces using Chainlit.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience managing repositories and CI/CD workflows using GitLab.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, vector databases, and modern backend architectures.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and agent orchestration concepts.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing multi-agent systems and autonomous workflows.
• Familiarity with vector databases and embedding technologies.
• Experience deploying AI services in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of AI safety, governance, and observability best practices.
• Experience working in cybersecurity, defense, research, or mission-focused environments.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one (if applicable).

Technical Stack

• Python
• LangChain
• Langfuse
• Chainlit
• Docker
• GitLab
• LLM APIs and AI model providers
• REST APIs and microservices
• Vector databases and RAG architectures

Desired Traits

• Passion for emerging AI technologies and autonomous systems.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly technical environments.
• Strong ownership mentality and willingness to prototype rapidly.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
• Curious, adaptable, and mission-oriented.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

Original Posting

May 22, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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 offering a position include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. Details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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EEO Statement

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