Junior Software Engineer

INTEL/Cyber Analytics at Leidos currently has an opening for a junior-level Software Engineer in Columbia, MD.

The candidate will be responsible for performing the software engineering function, including the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products. Applies appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the software development life cycle., Duties include software requirements analysis, analysis of hardware compatibility, development of software products and tools used for design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure, and Cyber platforms.

• Works on day-to-day objectives with limited impact beyond the scope of own work area/ project team.
• Works under supervision on complex projects/ assignments.
• Solves routine technical problems following established procedures and policies.
• Develops products, solutions, processes using basic principles, theories, and concepts within own technical specialty.
• Communicates with peers to explain facts, basic analysis, processes and practices related to area.
• Requires basic knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of narrow technical domain.

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field (Computer Science or Computer Engineering Preferred)
• Substantive experience with Linux and software development.
• Substantive development experience with one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python, Golang or Rust etc.).
• Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI) with Full Scope Polygraph
• US Citizenship required, * Enthusiasm and an interest in contributing to projects that are important to operational programs.
• Extensive experience with Linux and software development.
• Development experience with low level or embedded programming (C, C++).
• Extensive development experience with one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, python, Golang or Rust etc.).
• A strong interest in figuring out how things work and understanding them at a fundamental level.
• Interest in containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and Virtualization (KVM, ESXi) and Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP).
• Interest in fundamental networking implementations and concepts.
• Interest in network design, protocol analysis & troubleshooting tools and techniques.
• Interest in networking and protocol-oriented programing and algorithms.
• Interest in classical and statistical ML and deep learning applied to real tactical problems.

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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .