Agentic AI Developer

Leidos Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Columbia, Maryland is seeking an innovative Agentic AI Developer to design and deploy AI systems capable of complex tasks with minimal human intervention.

The role involves building AI agents, developing applications with large language models, and integrating systems for operational challenges. The ideal candidate has strong Python skills, 3+ years of experience, and knowledge of containerization technologies.

Competitive pay range is $69,550 - $125,725 with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience developing AI applications using LangChain.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop autonomous AI agents for task execution.
• Integrate AI agents with APIs and databases.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable AI capabilities.

Skills

Python development experience

Experience with large language models (LLMs)

AI observability and tracing tools

Containerization (Docker)

REST APIs

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, or Software Engineering

Tools

LangChain

Langfuse

Chainlit

GitLab

Job description

Agentic AI Developer

Who We Are: 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

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.

Pay and Benefits

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 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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.