Software Engineering Professionals - 25k Sign on Bonus

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $25,000

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Career development

Job summary

Leidos is seeking talented Software Engineers and Software Developers to support our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) in the Fort Meade, Maryland area. We have multiple opportunities across programs with hands-on software design, development, integration and problem-solving.

Roles span Java, Python, Cloud, AI/ML, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End and Full-Stack development for various experience levels. An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience in Java, Python, Cloud, AI/ML, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modernise, integrate, and sustain mission-critical software solutions.
• Opportunities span a wide range of experience levels with emphasis on hands-on software design, development, integration and problem-solving.

Skills

Java

Python

Cloud

AI/ML

Analytics

Front-End

Back-End

Full-Stack Development

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Leidos is seeking talented Software Engineers and Software Developers to support our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). We have multiple opportunities across our Leidos-led prime programs supporting the Intelligence Community in the Fort Meade, Maryland area.

We're offering $25,000 sign-on bonuses for these opportunities!

Whether your expertise is in Java, Python, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development, we are interested in connecting with professionals across multiple experience levels.

Our engineering teams develop, modernise, integrate, and sustain mission-critical software solutions. Opportunities span a wide range of experience levels, with an emphasis on hands‑on software design, development, integration, and problem-solving.

Areas Of Opportunity

• Java Software Development
• Python Software Development
• Cloud Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
• Analytic Software Development
• Front-End and Back-End Development
• Full-Stack Software Engineering

Specific technologies, responsibilities, and experience requirements vary by program and position.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience following completion of the bachelor's degree.
• Experience in one or more areas of software development, including Java, Python, Cloud, AI/ML, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

We are hiring Software Engineers across a wide range of experience levels, from early‑career professionals to senior and principal engineers. Education and experience requirements vary by position, and additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for certain opportunities.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, our engineers contribute to meaningful national security missions while working alongside talented technical teams on a variety of challenging initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

• Opportunities across multiple Leidos-led prime programs.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and position requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a 6% company 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 or more weeks paid time off and 11 company holidays.
• $25,000 sign-on bonuses for Software Engineering positions.

Work Locations

Opportunities are available in Columbia, Annapolis Junction, Laurel, and the greater Fort Meade, Maryland area. Work arrangements vary by program and position.

Not sure which Software Engineering position best matches your experience? That's exactly why we've created this posting.

Our recruiting team works directly with program leadership to help identify opportunities aligned with your technical expertise, experience, and career interests.

Engineers MUST have active TS/SCI with polygraph.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

October 15, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.