Leidos · 20 hours ago
Software Engineer (AI-Enabled Platforms & Tools)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $157K/yr
4+ years expLeidos is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of AI-enabled software platforms and developer tools that support modernization of mission-critical systems. The role involves designing and implementing software features, working with AI-enabled capabilities, and collaborating with agile teams to ensure high reliability and performance of the systems.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement moderately complex software features within established system architectures
Develop and maintain services, APIs, and supporting components using modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure correctness, reliability, and maintainability
Participate actively in code reviews, incorporating feedback and contributing constructive input to peers
Implement AI-enabled features using defined tools, frameworks, and patterns, such as: API-based AI integrations, Prompt-driven or workflow-based AI features, Retrieval- or data-assisted application components
Validate AI-assisted behavior using established testing and review processes
Apply defined AI safety, governance, and review practices
Contribute to applications deployed in cloud-native environments
Develop and support containerized services and CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve routine application-level and service-level issues
Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams when deeper system changes are required
Work as part of an agile delivery team, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers
Participate in design discussions related to features or subsystems
Provide informal technical support to less-experienced engineers
Demonstrate accountability for assigned features from development through deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
4+ years of relevant software engineering experience
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, TypeScript)
Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs or service-based architectures
Experience using Git and standard version control workflows
Working knowledge of software testing practices and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to work independently on defined tasks and features with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based systems through professional experience, projects, or coursework
Familiarity with one or more of the following: Containers (Docker), Kubernetes concepts, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience contributing to systems operating in regulated, secure, or high-reliability environments
Interest in developer tools, platform engineering, or software modernization
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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