Senior Software Engineer (SWE-3)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with 6% company match

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Intel Sector to develop custom analytics, prototype data-driven tools, and deliver scalable analytics solutions. The role collaborates with data scientists and end users to operationalize data science and advance mission-focused software products.

Ideal candidates bring experience with big data, ML, AI, LLMs, and a track record of delivering end-to-end software engineering in a fast-paced environment. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus eleven (11) years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Mission Focus: work with data scientists and mission analysts to prototype, develop, test, and deploy tools and tradecraft into the customer’s architecture.
• Technical Proficiency: strong experience with big data technologies (Jupyter Notebooks, Java MapReduce, Python PySpark), ML fundamentals, Jira, Confluence, Gitlab, and Agile methods.
• Desirable Skills: experience with Data Science, ML/AI, and LLMs.

Skills

Jupyter Notebooks

Java MapReduce

Python PySpark

Jira

Confluence

Gitlab

Agile methodologies

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Large Language Models

Education

Bachelor's degree

11+ years of relevant experience

Tools

-

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer 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!

• 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
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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'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.

Seeking an experienced senior developer to create custom analytics to perform at scale. The software engineer will work closely with data scientists and end users to develop innovative analytic tools to further discovery and tradecraft around critical global challenges, then deliver innovative solutions focused on operationalizing data science.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Mission Focus: Work directly with data scientists as well as mission analysts to solve the most 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. Strong experience with statistical analysis and machine learning fundamentals, strong experience with customer tools, architecture, data flow, and use of big data. 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 (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and programming. Experience with Data Science, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and using Large Language Models (LLM’s).

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:

February 4, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.