Principal Software Tool Developer

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Principal Software Tool Developer in the Intel Sector to deliver cryptanalytic engineering tools and analytics. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The candidate will work with mission stakeholders and researchers to move tools from concept to deployment, ensuring end-to-end capability development and robust software practices. A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with JAVA, Python, Rust, C++, TypeScript, VisualStudio, Gitlab.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end capability development from concept to reality for cryptanalytic tools and analysis.
• Perform software & architecture reviews, transition and release planning, maintenance, automated testing, debugging, and user support.
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders, researchers and end users to deploy tools for daily use.

Skills

Java

Python

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VisualStudio

Gitlab

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Tool Developer in our Intel Sector. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary:

Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Click here to learn more about how this program "Delivers Mission Success!"

Seeking a motivated tool developer to join a growing project within the Technology & Data Analysis mission. The software engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders, researchers and end users to develop innovative tools – from research concept to deployment – for daily use that will improve cryptanalytic engineering and analysis.

_ Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus. _

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Mission Focus : Perform end-to-end (concept to reality) capability development, taking research-based approaches – often software prototypes and algorithms – to create tools for cryptanalytic engineering and analysis.
• Technical Proficiency : Savvy with enterprise Java application development in order to take existing tool base, understand the tool’s functionality from documentation and research, examine new parameters needed, and lead overall development. Will perform software & architecture review, transition and release planning, maintenance, automated testing, debugging, user support, version control, and new feature development.
• Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with JAVA, Python, Rust, C++, TypeScript, VisualStudio, Gitlab.
• Security Clearance : Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills : Graph representation and transformation to alt graph structures, digital logic emulation; re-architecture to object-oriented techniques, file parsing and generation with optimization framework.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you

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Original Posting:

October 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.