AI-Driven Real-Time Software Developer (Hybrid)

Leidos; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an AI Software Developer to join the Airports, Borders, and Security (AB&S) Business Area within the Homeland Sector, building the Travel & Customs Orchestration Platform — a hybrid-cloud, AI-driven system that senses data across the traveler journey and predicts demand, orchestrates resources, and measures outcomes.

This role focuses on real-time, mission-critical systems supporting border and aviation security, including dynamic staffing, passenger routing, and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in CS or related field required.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience or 2 years with a Master’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and at least one modern language (Java, Python, C++).
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and/or AI/ML-enabled systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build microservices supporting the platform’s Sense → Predict → Orchestrate → Measure model.
• Integrate real-time data feeds (ATC, manifests, border processing, detection/security, kiosks, e-Gates).
• Contribute to the AI Detection Algorithm Marketplace.
• Deliver features like dynamic staffing allocation, lane management, passenger routing, and predictive maintenance.
• Work in an Agile/SAFe team with DevSecOps and QA.
• Write clean, tested code and use AI-assisted tools to speed development.
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

AI-assisted tools

Agile

SAFe

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Job description

Leidos is seeking an AI Software Developer to join the Airports, Borders, and Security (AB&S) Business Area within the Homeland Sector, building the Travel & Customs Orchestration Platform — a hybrid-cloud, AI-driven system that senses data across the traveler journey and predicts demand, orchestrates resources, and measures outcomes.

This role focuses on real-time, mission-critical systems supporting border and aviation security, including dynamic staffing, passenger routing, and