Principal Software Engineer — Lead Architect & Innovator

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer in Arlington, VA, to enhance unmanned and autonomous ship development for the US Government. This role involves designing, building, and testing software for critical maritime programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ and Linux, a degree in Computer Science or a STEM field, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. The position offers a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350 and various employment benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional software development experience, or 10+ years with a master’s degree.
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Significant experience working in a team environment, including mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, code and update software for new features and performance improvements.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Serve as technical lead for small projects.

Skills

C++

Linux

Software Development

Team Collaboration

Data Structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Docker

Kubernetes

Relational Databases (Oracle, MySQL, etc.)

Python

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer in Arlington, VA, to enhance unmanned and autonomous ship development for the US Government. This role involves designing, building, and testing software for critical maritime programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ and Linux, a degree in Computer Science or a STEM field, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. The position offers a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350 and various employment benefits.