AI, Autonomy & Platform Engineer

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Software Engineers with AI and autonomy experience to design, build, and operate production software for AI-driven and autonomous systems. The role involves small, accountable teams, with human oversight and secure release practices.

The position requires onsite work at a Leidos facility, with opportunities across edge and cloud environments, and a focus on reliability, security, and developer productivity using AI-assisted tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; 4+ years experience for entry level or more may be considered.
• Hands-on software development in Python, C++, Rust, Java, Go, or TypeScript.
• Experience with AI/ML-enabled or autonomous systems (LLM agents, robotics, perception, planning, sensor-driven software).
• Working knowledge of Git-based workflows, CI/CD, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and rapid adoption of new tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in small cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI agents and reasoning services, including LLM-based agents and planning with human oversight.
• Develop autonomy software and integrate with sensors, platforms, and hardware across edge and cloud environments.
• Design and develop platform software, including APIs/SDKs, data/knowledge services, and user-facing apps.
• Package components as reusable, secure assets with clear documentation for adoption without rework.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release evidence supporting secure release and deployment.
• Own production software with observability, reliability, and incident response; contribute to standards and patterns across the platform.
• Collaborate with program teams to translate customer needs into repeatable capabilities; help teams adopt AI-assisted development tools responsibly.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Java

Go

TypeScript

AI/ML experience

CI/CD

Git workflows

Communication skills

US citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Education

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

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

ROS 2

DDS

Cloud platforms

Security tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking Software Engineers with AI and autonomy experience to design, build, and operate production software for AI-driven and autonomous systems. The role involves small, accountable teams, with human oversight and secure release practices.

The position requires onsite work at a Leidos facility, with opportunities across edge and cloud environments, and a focus on reliability, security, and developer productivity using AI-assisted tools.