Lead Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Lead Software Engineer in Arlington, VA
Leidos is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive innovation in unmanned and autonomous ships for the US Government. Based in Arlington, VA, you'll join a dynamic team of over 30 developers working on high-stakes projects that transform maritime operations. Develop software for ship automation, autonomous navigation, sensor processing, communications, and advanced simulations for verification and testing. As a technical leader, you'll design, code, test, and mentor within Agile Scrum teams, contributing to projects from design through field testing.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug mission-critical C++ software on Linux platforms.
- Lead full software development lifecycle activities in a collaborative Scrum environment.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers while serving as technical lead on key projects.
- Perform rigorous peer code reviews to ensure quality and reliability.
- Drive continuous process improvements and evaluate field test outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders; travel up to 25%.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or STEM + 4+ years software development (or Master’s + 2+ years), including 2+ years Linux/C++.
- Proven team leadership, coaching, and complex systems design experience.
- Exposure to high availability systems, sensor fusion, path planning, or military integrations.
- Eligibility for Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Atlassian Suite, Jenkins/Bamboo CI/CD, AI/game theory, safety-critical software.
- Active Secret Clearance and strong problem-solving skills.
At Leidos, we outthink and outpace the competition on missions of national importance. Pay Range: $87,100 - $157,450 USD/year. Full-time, mid-level role. Original posting July 9, 2025.
Locations
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C++intermediate
- Linuxintermediate
- Software Designintermediate
- Scrumintermediate
- Mentoringintermediate
- Sensor Processingintermediate
- Autonomous Navigationintermediate
- Path Planningintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM field plus 4+ years software development (or 2+ with Master’s) (experience)
- 2+ years using Linux and C++ (experience)
- Experience leading teams and coaching developers (experience)
- Designing complex systems for performance and user needs (experience)
- Exposure to high availability, sensor fusion, target tracking, path planning, communications, or military systems (experience)
- Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug mission-critical software for autonomous ships
- Participate in full software development lifecycle within Scrum teams
- Serve as technical lead for small projects and mentor junior/mid-level engineers
- Conduct peer reviews of software code
- Collaborate on continuous process improvements
- Assist with evaluating field tests
- Communicate with client project teams
- Travel up to 25% as needed
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $87,100 - $157,450
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- general: Mission-driven work on national defense projects
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Lead Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Lead Software Engineer in Arlington, VA
Leidos is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive innovation in unmanned and autonomous ships for the US Government. Based in Arlington, VA, you'll join a dynamic team of over 30 developers working on high-stakes projects that transform maritime operations. Develop software for ship automation, autonomous navigation, sensor processing, communications, and advanced simulations for verification and testing. As a technical leader, you'll design, code, test, and mentor within Agile Scrum teams, contributing to projects from design through field testing.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug mission-critical C++ software on Linux platforms.
- Lead full software development lifecycle activities in a collaborative Scrum environment.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers while serving as technical lead on key projects.
- Perform rigorous peer code reviews to ensure quality and reliability.
- Drive continuous process improvements and evaluate field test outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders; travel up to 25%.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or STEM + 4+ years software development (or Master’s + 2+ years), including 2+ years Linux/C++.
- Proven team leadership, coaching, and complex systems design experience.
- Exposure to high availability systems, sensor fusion, path planning, or military integrations.
- Eligibility for Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Atlassian Suite, Jenkins/Bamboo CI/CD, AI/game theory, safety-critical software.
- Active Secret Clearance and strong problem-solving skills.
At Leidos, we outthink and outpace the competition on missions of national importance. Pay Range: $87,100 - $157,450 USD/year. Full-time, mid-level role. Original posting July 9, 2025.
Locations
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C++intermediate
- Linuxintermediate
- Software Designintermediate
- Scrumintermediate
- Mentoringintermediate
- Sensor Processingintermediate
- Autonomous Navigationintermediate
- Path Planningintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM field plus 4+ years software development (or 2+ with Master’s) (experience)
- 2+ years using Linux and C++ (experience)
- Experience leading teams and coaching developers (experience)
- Designing complex systems for performance and user needs (experience)
- Exposure to high availability, sensor fusion, target tracking, path planning, communications, or military systems (experience)
- Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug mission-critical software for autonomous ships
- Participate in full software development lifecycle within Scrum teams
- Serve as technical lead for small projects and mentor junior/mid-level engineers
- Conduct peer reviews of software code
- Collaborate on continuous process improvements
- Assist with evaluating field tests
- Communicate with client project teams
- Travel up to 25% as needed
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $87,100 - $157,450
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- general: Mission-driven work on national defense projects
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