Software Engineering Professionals - 25k Sign on Bonus

Leidos; Maryland; On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

11 company holidays

Sign-on bonus $25,000

Job summary

Leidos is actively seeking Software Engineers and Software Developers to support the Intelligence Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area in the Fort Meade, Maryland area. Multiple opportunities exist across programs, emphasizing hands-on design, development, integration, and problem solving.

Requirements include a BS in a technical field and at least 2 years of software engineering experience. Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required, with sign-on bonuses of up to $25,000 for Software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience after degree.
• Experience in Java, Python, Cloud, AI/ML, Analytics, Front-End/Back-End, or Full-Stack Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modernize, integrate, and sustain mission-critical software solutions.
• Hands-on software design, development, integration, and problem-solving.
• Contribute across multiple programs with varying requirements.

Skills

Java Software Development

Python Software Development

Cloud Software Engineering

AI/ML

Analytic Software Development

Front-End/Back-End

Full-Stack Software Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering

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, modernize, 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:

We are seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 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.
• Security Clearance Requirement: 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.

We offer:

• 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.

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

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.