
Principal AI Software Developer
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Gaithersburg • Maryland • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,300 - $237,350 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
- 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