Senior Software Engineer (SWE-4)

Leidos Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% company match

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading technology and defense company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland. In this role, you will install, configure, and integrate prototype applications in support of various analytical and operational missions. With a focus on developing innovative solutions, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in programming, a Bachelor's degree, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Join us to contribute to significant projects that enhance national security.

Qualifications

• 11 to 15 years of relevant experience or equivalent preferred.
• Strong development experience in multiple programming languages.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, develop, and integrate prototype applications.
• Support customers developing and testing experiments.
• Develop capabilities to solve common problems for analyst offices.

Skills

Java

Python

Machine Learning

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud-based data systems

Virtual Machines

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).

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 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with proven experience in installing, configuring, developing, and integrating prototype applications for technical evaluation. The engineer will be supporting a lab environment providing support for customers developing and testing experiments.

Mission Focus

Develop capabilities designed to help solve common problems arising from various analyst offices. Prototype development to extend enterprise services, support analytics, enhance machine learning, and develop commercial cloud solutions. Support the integration and evaluation of open source, emerging technologies, and new COTS applications. Work directly with customers, developers, or data scientists to gather requirements and feedback.

Technical Proficiency

Experience in integrating with customers\' cloud-based data systems. Experience installing, configuring, developing, and integrating prototype applications for technical evaluation.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree plus eleven (11) to fifteen (15) years of relevant experience or equivalent. Computer Science (CS) degree or related field. Strong development experience in a variety of languages (e.g., Java, Python).

Security Clearance

Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.

Desirable Skills

Modeling experience. Machine Learning experience. Experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes. Dev experience on Linux platforms. Analytics development experience. Virtual Machine (VM) experience.

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.

Security and Compliance

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos\' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process, nor will Leidos advance money as part of the hiring process. If you receive a suspicious email purporting to be from Leidos, please report it to [e-mail]. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.

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