AI-Driven Autonomy Platform Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Software Engineers for AI, autonomy, and platform development. You will design, build, and operate production software for AI-driven and autonomous systems, working in small teams with modern AI-assisted development practices.

The role supports national security and other critical missions where reliability and security matter. You will own production software, contribute to engineering standards, and collaborate with program teams to turn customer needs into repeatable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• Hands-on software development with one or more modern languages (Python, C++, Rust, Java, Go, or TypeScript).
• Experience building AI-enabled or autonomous systems and familiarity with Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI agents and reasoning services with human oversight, auditability, and fail-safety built in.
• Develop autonomy software and integrate with sensors, platforms, and hardware across edge and cloud environments.
• Design and develop platform software, including APIs, SDKs, data services, and user-facing apps.
• Package components as reusable, secure, well-documented assets for adoption by others.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release evidence for secure deployment.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Java

Go

TypeScript

Git workflows

CI/CD

DevSecOps

AI/ML projects

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

ROS 2

DDS

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Leidos is seeking Software Engineers for AI, autonomy, and platform development. You will design, build, and operate production software for AI-driven and autonomous systems, working in small teams with modern AI-assisted development practices.

The role supports national security and other critical missions where reliability and security matter. You will own production software, contribute to engineering standards, and collaborate with program teams to turn customer needs into repeatable