Sr. Software Engineer

Leidos • Arlington, VA • 1h ago

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the maritime autonomy team. In this position you will work in a diverse environment that allows you to get into every aspect of software development, and deployment across the software development lifecycle. You will be joining an existing team which has already successfully delivered for our customers and plan to continue their reputation of excellence. You will closely work with the Development team as well as other technology stakeholders to maintain, develop and support several projects in an Agile SAFe environment.You will be responsible for design, development, testing, and automation of software solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Analyze, design, code and update software for new features and performance improvements.

Implement, and testing C++ software for Linux systems.

Experience with interface communication standards / protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.

Collaborate with all teams to support software deployments and integrations.

Documenting the developed systems.

Basic Qualifications

US Citizen with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Bachelor's degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant work experience or Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant work experience. Will consider additional work experience in lieu of a degree.

Bachelor's Degree in fields like Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, etc.

Strong experience in C++ software development

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting issues with most of the following tools: Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, Jenkins, and programming in a Linux environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with interface communication standards / protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS

Experience integrating software into third-party software frameworks and architectures, such as RTI DDS

Advanced knowledge of the Linux operating system

Experience with other programming languages such as Java and Python

Demonstrated experience working with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).

Demonstrated experience with Docker and Kubernetes (RKE2) in containerization, Kubernetes management and automation technologies.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

January 16, 2026

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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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 www.Leidos.com .

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00173659

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.

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