Leidos

Senior AI Software Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MarylandMinnesotaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

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