Principal Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Principal Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Innovation at Leidos Defense Systems
Leidos Defense Systems seeks a Principal Software Engineer to mentor teams and deliver cutting-edge solutions for defense, space, cyber, and commercial challenges. Join our matrix organization supporting diverse programs in Huntsville, AL.
Primary Responsibilities
- Guide software teams through development lifecycles, parsing ambiguous requirements into actionable plans.
- Design and implement desktop software using C/C++, C#, Java, Python, emphasizing data structures and object-oriented principles.
- Champion Agile/Scrum practices, task management, peer reviews, automated testing, and documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with competing customer needs.
- Drive best practices to ensure robust, scalable software for mission-critical applications.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent from ABET-accredited university; 12+ years experience (10+ with Master's).
- Proven track record in requirements analysis, software design, implementation, and unit testing.
- Expertise in multiple languages (C/C++, C#/Java, Python) and desktop development.
- Strong Agile/Scrum experience, mentoring skills, and communication abilities.
- Must reside in or relocate to North Alabama/Huntsville area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in relevant field.
- Unity Real-Time Development and modeling/simulation experience.
- Prior interviewing or proposal contributions.
Why Leidos?
Outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo. We're recruiting disruptors for high-impact missions. Pay Range: $131,300 - $237,350 USD annually, based on experience and skills. Original posting: January 9, 2026. U.S. positions open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C/C++intermediate
- C#intermediate
- Javaintermediate
- Pythonintermediate
- Agile/Scrum Methodologiesintermediate
- Object-Oriented Designintermediate
- Unit Testingintermediate
- Data Structuresintermediate
- Software Best Practicesintermediate
- Peer Reviewsintermediate
- Automated Testingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from ABET-accredited university (experience)
- 12+ years experience or 10+ with Master's (experience)
- Experience analyzing requirements and developing software (experience)
- Desktop software development expertise (experience)
- Mentoring and team guidance experience (experience)
- Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area (experience)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and mentor software development teams
- Analyze and develop requirements for complex problems
- Design, implement, and maintain software products
- Provide guidance in fast-paced environment with competing requirements
- Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies and task management
- Conduct peer reviews, automated testing, and documentation
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300 - $237,350
- general: Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- general: Relocation assistance for Huntsville, AL area
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Principal Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Principal Software Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Innovation at Leidos Defense Systems
Leidos Defense Systems seeks a Principal Software Engineer to mentor teams and deliver cutting-edge solutions for defense, space, cyber, and commercial challenges. Join our matrix organization supporting diverse programs in Huntsville, AL.
Primary Responsibilities
- Guide software teams through development lifecycles, parsing ambiguous requirements into actionable plans.
- Design and implement desktop software using C/C++, C#, Java, Python, emphasizing data structures and object-oriented principles.
- Champion Agile/Scrum practices, task management, peer reviews, automated testing, and documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with competing customer needs.
- Drive best practices to ensure robust, scalable software for mission-critical applications.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent from ABET-accredited university; 12+ years experience (10+ with Master's).
- Proven track record in requirements analysis, software design, implementation, and unit testing.
- Expertise in multiple languages (C/C++, C#/Java, Python) and desktop development.
- Strong Agile/Scrum experience, mentoring skills, and communication abilities.
- Must reside in or relocate to North Alabama/Huntsville area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in relevant field.
- Unity Real-Time Development and modeling/simulation experience.
- Prior interviewing or proposal contributions.
Why Leidos?
Outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo. We're recruiting disruptors for high-impact missions. Pay Range: $131,300 - $237,350 USD annually, based on experience and skills. Original posting: January 9, 2026. U.S. positions open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C/C++intermediate
- C#intermediate
- Javaintermediate
- Pythonintermediate
- Agile/Scrum Methodologiesintermediate
- Object-Oriented Designintermediate
- Unit Testingintermediate
- Data Structuresintermediate
- Software Best Practicesintermediate
- Peer Reviewsintermediate
- Automated Testingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from ABET-accredited university (experience)
- 12+ years experience or 10+ with Master's (experience)
- Experience analyzing requirements and developing software (experience)
- Desktop software development expertise (experience)
- Mentoring and team guidance experience (experience)
- Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area (experience)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and mentor software development teams
- Analyze and develop requirements for complex problems
- Design, implement, and maintain software products
- Provide guidance in fast-paced environment with competing requirements
- Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies and task management
- Conduct peer reviews, automated testing, and documentation
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300 - $237,350
- general: Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- general: Relocation assistance for Huntsville, AL area
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