Senior AI Software Engineer – Real-Time, Remote

Leidos

United States

On-site

USD 108,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior AISoftware Developer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the Leidos Common Baseline, a mission‑critical automation solution built on a hybrid cloud data mesh.

As part of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you’ll contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud‑native AI capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
8+ years of relevant experience or 6+ years with Master’s degree.
Hands-on experience building microservices-based systems.
Proficiency in Java, Python, C++ on Linux.
Experience with AI/ML-enabled systems or platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering practices.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile/SAFe environment.
Participate in sprint ceremonies and translate requirements into working software.
Develop clean, maintainable code with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs.
Support troubleshooting and performance tuning for reliable delivery.
Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding and testing.