Leidos

Principal AI Software Developer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: GaithersburgMarylandMinnesotaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $131,300 - $237,350 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
  • Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments

Requirements

  • AI-Driven Engineering Experience
  • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar)
  • Familiarity with large language model platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.)
  • Strong object-oriented programming experience
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred)
  • 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)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AI-Driven EngineeringAI-assisted coding toolslarge language model platformsobject-oriented programmingCC++Adareal-time systemsmulti-threaded systemslow-level communications protocols
Certifications
Public Trust clearance