Software Engineer (SWE-2)

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in the United States to support the JCW program for the Marine Corps, building scalable analytics and software to exploit vulnerabilities and optimize algorithms.

You will work with MFCC/CMF teams to develop tools across C, C++, Python, Java, and more, implement CI/CD, and ensure cross‑platform compatibility in Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2–4 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Bash, Rust, Assembly).
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics to support the JCW program for the United States Marine Corps at scale.
• Collaborate with engineers and end users to design, test, and deploy software tools.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines across Windows and Linux environments.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

Bash

Rust

Assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

GDB

Valgrind

LLDB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

SCons

CI/CD

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Junior 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. Competitive benefits include 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 more.

Job Summary

Seeking a software developer to create custom analytics to perform at scale, supporting requirements for the Joint Cyber Weapons (JCW) program for the United States Marine Corps. The software engineer will work closely with engineers and end users to support research and development of software products designed to exploit vulnerabilities of adversary technology, develop and optimize algorithms, author scripts and develop utility software.

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Mission Focus: Work directly with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MFCC), the Cyber Mission Force (CMF), as well as software engineers to solve demanding strategic problems; perform end‑to‑end software engineering to develop, integrate, test, and deploy tools and trade‑craft into the customer's corporate architecture.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong development experience with multiple programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Bash/Bourne/C Shell, Rust, and Assembly). Demonstrated experience writing, testing and refining code with these languages. Knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix, Android, and iOS). Experience establishing and maintaining CI/CD mechanisms in accordance with industry best practices and software planning; defining project scope, goals and timelines.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline plus two (2) to four (4) years of relevant software development experience.

Security Clearance

Must possess an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph to be considered for this role.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with development tools such as Visual Studio and Git.
• Additional experience with Cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with development tools including Gnu Debugger (GDB), Valgrind, Low Level Debugger (LLDB), Interactive Disassembler (IDA) Pro, Ghidra, SCons.

Pay Range

$69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.