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Software Engineering Professionals - 25k Sign on Bonus

Leidos
  • Columbia, Maryland
    28 days ago
    Leidos

    Job Description

    Leidos is seeking talented Software Engineers and Software Developers to support our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). We have multiple opportunities across our Leidos-led prime programs supporting the Intelligence Community in the Fort Meade, Maryland area.


    We're offering $25,000 sign-on bonuses for these opportunities!


    Whether your expertise is in Java, Python, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development, we are interested in connecting with professionals across multiple experience levels.


    Our engineering teams develop, modernize, integrate, and sustain mission-critical software solutions. Opportunities span a wide range of experience levels, with an emphasis on hands-on software design, development, integration, and problem-solving.


    Areas Of Opportunity:

    We are seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

    • Java Software Development
    • Python Software Development
    • Cloud Software Engineering
    • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
    • Analytic Software Development
    • Front-End and Back-End Development
    • Full-Stack Software Engineering

    Specific technologies, responsibilities, and experience requirements vary by program and position.


    Basic Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
    • Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience following completion of the bachelor's degree.
    • Experience in one or more areas of software development, including Java, Python, Cloud, AI/ML, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development.
    • Security Clearance Requirement:Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

    We are hiring Software Engineers across a wide range of experience levels, from early-career professionals to senior and principal engineers. Education and experience requirements vary by position, and additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for certain opportunities.


    Why Leidos?

    At Leidos, our engineers contribute to meaningful national security missions while working alongside talented technical teams on a variety of challenging initiatives.


    We offer:

    • Opportunities across multiple Leidos-led prime programs.
    • Competitive compensation aligned with experience and position requirements.
    • Comprehensive benefits, including a 6% company 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
    • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
    • 4 or more weeks paid time off and 11 company holidays.
    • $25,000 sign-on bonuses for Software Engineering positions.

    Work Locations

    Opportunities are available in Columbia, Annapolis Junction, Laurel, and the greater Fort Meade, Maryland area. Work arrangements vary by program and position.


    Not sure which Software Engineering position best matches your experience? That's exactly why we've created this posting.


    Our recruiting team works directly with program leadership to help identify opportunities aligned with your technical expertise, experience, and career interests.


    Apply today to explore Software Engineering opportunities with Leidos.


    Engineers MUST have active TS/SCI with polygraph





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    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:

    October 15, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

    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 (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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, Maryland
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1969
    Websitehttp://leidos.com/

    About Company

    Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business.

    Skills

    • Analysis Softwareunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Intelligence Communityunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Machine Learningunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
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