**Description**
**Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?**
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
**Are you ready for your next career challenge?**
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.
Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems Sector is seeking a mid-level **Software** **Engineer** to join our collaborative matrix organization that supports multiple programs across various business areas in Leidos Defense.
This Software Engineer role requires strong background in modern web technologies and full- stack development **.** The ideal candidate will be experienced in building responsive front-end applications (React, TypeScript) and scalable back-end services (C#, Python, or Node.js), with proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker or Podman. Preferred candidates will bring experience developing or integrating AI and computer vision capabilities into web-based or edge-deployed applications. This role operates within an Agile/Scrum team environment focused on delivering robust, mission-driven software solutions.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with 4+ years of prior relevant work experience or Master's degree in related field with at least 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
+ Experience in designing and maintaining software products and implementing software designs.
+ Experience in software development, data structures, object-oriented design, and effective unit testing.
+ Experience with software best practices such as peer reviews and document generation.
+ Experience with Javascript
+ Experience with containerization technologies
+ Experience working in Agile or scrum environment
+ Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments while managing multiple priorities.
+ U.S Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience with computer vision or AI is a plus
+ Experience leading scrum teams is a plus
If you are a driven and adaptable individual looking to kickstart your career in software engineering, we encourage you to apply today and build the future with us!
We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap - we're redrawing it.
**Original Posting:**
November 6, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
**About Leidos**
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .
**Pay and Benefits**
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at .
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**Commitment to Non-Descrimination**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.