Leidos
Senior Software Engineer
Arlington, VA · Senior
No sponsorship$108k-$195kDetected 5 hours ago
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About the role
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering professional growth and elevating team capabilities.
- Assist with evaluating field tests, analyzing results and transitioning findings into actionable software enhancements.
- Engage directly with client project stakeholders, communicating technical progress, risks, and solutions effectively.
Responsibilities
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team in developing the forefront of unmanned and autonomous ship development for the US Government.
- Based in Arlington, VA, you will be embedded within an Agile Scrum team - designing, building, and testing software that powers some of the nation's most critical maritime programs.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Serve as technical lead for small projects, providing direction and ensuring technical quality.
- Perform peer reviews of software, ensuring quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
- Drive continuous process improvement, collaborating with the team to optimize workflows, tools, and engineering practices.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
- Experience with software source control and configuration management tools.
Nice to have
- Knowledge and experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience designing complex systems, considering performance and user requirements.
- Experience with interface communication standards / protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.
- Familiarity with game theory, artificial intelligence, petri nets, safety critical software.
- Demonstrated experience with Docker and Kubernetes (RKE2) in containerization, Kubernetes management and automation technologies.
- Experienced in designing, implementing, and analyzing simulations involving extensive datasets, ensuring efficient data processing and accurate modeling outcomes.
- Proficient in applying vector geometry concepts for spatial analysis, modeling, and problem-solving in simulation environments.
Compensation
- Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
- Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
- 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.
Company info
- At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it.
- Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
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