Senior Software Engineer (SWE-3)

Leidos Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Intel Sector in Fort Meade. You will prototype, develop, and deploy tools in collaboration with data scientists and mission analysts, integrating solutions into the customer’s architecture.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 11+ years of relevant experience and an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Proficiency with Jupyter, Java MapReduce, Python PySpark, Jira/Confluence/GitLab, and agile methods is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus eleven (11) years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required for consideration.
• Experience with data science, ML, AI, and LLM tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end software engineering to prototype, develop, integrate, test, and deploy tools.
• Collaborate with data scientists and mission analysts to solve problems.
• Integrate tools into customer’s corporate architecture and workflows.

Skills

Jupyter Notebooks

Java MapReduce

Python PySpark

Machine learning basics

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 11 years experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer in our Intel Sector. Our talented team works at the forefront of 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, 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, parental paid leave, and more. Join us and make a difference in national security.

Job Summary

Our LOE 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 are always pushing boundaries to find new data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast‑paced environment, this prototype development program is an ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact.

Job Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Mission Focus: Work directly with data scientists and mission analysts to solve demanding strategic problems; perform end-to-end software engineering to prototype, develop, integrate, test, and deploy tools and tradecraft into the customer's corporate architecture.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Java MapReduce, Python PySpark. Experience with statistical analysis and machine‑learning fundamentals, customer tools, architecture, data flow, and big‑data usage. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, GitLab; experience with Agile methodologies.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus eleven (11) years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Security Clearance: Must possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills: Experience with software development processes (requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, maintenance) and programming. Experience with data science, machine‑learning, artificial intelligence, and using large‑language models.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible schedules
• Discounted stock purchase plans
• Technical upskilling
• Education and training support
• Parental paid leave
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave and retirement

Salary Range

Pay Range: $107,900.00 – $195,050.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors may affect an offer.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.