Software Systems Engineer

Description

The Cyber and Analytics Business Area (CABA) at Leidos has an opening for a software systems engineer to telework with some local travel to Arlington, Virginia to attend customer meetings. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping with the DARPA DEIMOS mission. In this mission we have a broad set of software needs to meet our customers’ mission of analyzing various endpoint devices.

Do you thrive working in small teams that collaborate closely with customers creating innovative and technically challenging solutions? The CABA at Leidos is seeking motivated individuals to work in a dynamic environment with a team of engineers in areas of development capabilities against a wide variety of endpoint devices.

As part of this highly visible and fast‑paced prime contract, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package including four or more weeks of paid time off, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, education and training support, parental paid leave, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply today and join one of the most dynamic teams in the industry.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI/SAR security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with relevant software‑related experience plus four (4) years of experienced in a related field.
• Intermediate ability in Java and Python, including experience with networking or distributed applications.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Git and other software build tools.

• Experience with mobile development (Apple and Android ecosystems).
• Experience with Rust, Golang.
• Experience integrating with AI models.
• GPU development experience.
• Cybersecurity application experience, familiarity with authentication, access control, and integration with related operating system services.
• Experience developing documentation and reports (analysis reports, test reports, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

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

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.