As a Senior Software Engineer at Leidos Intelligence Sector, you will lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled software platforms that enhance mission outcomes for defense and intelligence customers. You will work in a collaborative environment, driving technical strategy and evaluating emerging technologies to develop scalable, high-quality solutions using modern AI/ML frameworks, microservices-based architectures, and cloud-native systems. Key responsibilities include developing and deploying AI applications, architecting robust CI/CD pipelines, and applying DevSecOps principles to ensure secure software delivery. You should have expertise in distributed systems, strong coding skills in languages like Python or Java, and experience with cloud environments such as AWS and Azure. This role requires a TS clearance and the ability to work effectively within an Agile team, contributing to technical architecture decisions and mentoring junior engineers.
Skills
Python
Java
Go
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
DevSecOps
Kubernetes
Docker
Terraform
PostgreSQL
AI
ML
Agile
Microservices
RAG
Vector_Databases
API_design
Sprint_Planning
Daily_Standups
Version_Control
Release_Management
Prompt_Engineering
Model_Evaluation
SonarQube
Fortify
Checkmarx
What you'll do
Design and build distributed, cloud-native systems for mission-critical applications.
Develop AI-enabled applications integrating large language models into production environments.
Architect solutions using modern AI/ML frameworks, vector databases, and microservices.
Write high-quality code in multiple programming languages, leveraging AI tools to improve productivity.
Lead technical architecture decisions ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Identify and mitigate technical risks proactively to ensure system reliability and mission success.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of software engineering experience, including senior/architect roles.
Expertise in designing distributed systems, developer tools, and platform engineering products.
Hands-on AI/ML implementation and LLM integration into production workflows.
Strong knowledge of agentic frameworks, RAG, vector databases, API design, microservices.
Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages (Python, Go, Java, C#).
Experience supporting full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
Proven ability to lead and mentor within Agile/Scrum teams; strong communication skills.
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Salary context
Competitive pay
How this pay compares to similar roles
Similar $166k
This role $151k
$96k
most similar roles pay here
$216k
This role pays less than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$196,540
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$151k
versus about
$166k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Leidos currently has
214 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
across 204 roles with salary data.