Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · Senior

No sponsorship$108k-$195kDetected 1 day ago

JavaC++Code ReviewGitLinuxCybersecurityAgileEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Apply software engineering best practices, including debugging, testing, code review participation, and maintainability improvement.
Plan and prioritize assigned tasks with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a team-based development environment.
Demonstrate initiative in identifying improved development workflows, tools, and engineering practices, including emerging AI-enabled development capabilities.

10+ years of relevant technical experience, or 8+ years with a master's degree in a related field.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Experience using the Linux operating system.
Experience with embedded programming.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks or FreeRTOS.
Experience with common development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse and VS Code.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.

Experience with Scrum methodology or other Agile development practices.
Experience with Agile management tools and concepts such as Jira.
Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and GitLab.
Proven experience mentoring developers across multiple experience levels.
Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a development environment, such as Claude Code.
Clearance Requirement Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
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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.
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