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We have multiple opportunities across our Leidos-led prime programs supporting the Intelligence Community in the Fort Meade, Maryland area.\nWe're offering $25,000 sign-on bonuses for these opportunities!\nWhether 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.\nOur 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.\nAreas Of Opportunity:\nWe are seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:\nJava Software Development\nPython Software Development\nCloud Software Engineering\n Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)\nAnalytic Software Development\nFront-End and Back-End Development\nFull-Stack Software Engineering\nSpecific technologies, responsibilities, and experience requirements vary by program and position.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.\nMinimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience following completion of the bachelor's degree.\nExperience in one or more areas of software development, including Java, Python, Cloud, AI/ML, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development.\nSecurity Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.\nWe 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.\nWhy Leidos?\nAt Leidos, our engineers contribute to meaningful national security missions while working alongside talented technical teams on a variety of challenging initiatives.\nWe offer:\nOpportunities across multiple Leidos-led prime programs.\nCompetitive compensation aligned with experience and position requirements.\nComprehensive benefits, including a 6% company 401(k) match with immediate vesting.\nProfessional development and career growth opportunities.\n4 or more weeks paid time off and 11 company holidays.\n$25,000 sign-on bonuses for Software Engineering positions.\nWork Locations\nOpportunities are available in Columbia, Annapolis Junction, Laurel, and the greater Fort Meade, Maryland area. Work arrangements vary by program and position.\nNot sure which Software Engineering position best matches your experience? That's exactly why we've created this posting.\nOur recruiting team works directly with program leadership to help identify opportunities aligned with your technical expertise, experience, and career interests.\nApply today to explore Software Engineering opportunities with Leidos.\nEngineers MUST have active TS/SCI with polygraph\nCONMD\nCSSRC\nKQW\nIf 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 15, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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