
Senior AI Software Engineer
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Maryland • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems
- Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation
- Use AI responsibly across the full SDLC — including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review
- Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs
- Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments
- Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
- Strong object-oriented programming experience
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred but not required)
- Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded systems
- Familiarity with Linux (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors
- Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)
- Experience with hardware or complex system integration
- Experience with source control and configuration management tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- US citizenship required
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
object-oriented programmingCC++Adareal-time systemsmulti-threaded systemsautomation scriptslow-level communications protocolsTCP/IPUDP
Soft Skills
strong communication skillsability to work independentlycross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer SciencePublic Trust clearance