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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Code Reuse, Communications Protocols, Corona (Software Development Kit), Fault Tolerance, Hypervisor, Linux System Administration, Object-Oriented Software Development, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Multithreading, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Stream Control Transmission Protocol, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3361171116&tx=IT9386THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience * OR Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance * Strong object-oriented programming experience * Proficiency in C and/or C++ * Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded, high-availability systems * Experience with Linux environments (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors * Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP) * Experience with hardware or complex system integration * Familiarity with system maintenance and lifecycle concepts * Experience with source control and configuration management tools * Strong understanding of modern software development principles and best practices * Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively * US Citizenship Required Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Ada * Experience with test automation frameworks * Familiarity with AI/ML tools applied within software development workflows Why Leidos You'll contribute to software systems where reliability, performance, and precision are essential. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting national airspace operations - collaborating with experienced engineers to modernize complex, real-world systems. If you are motivated by solving technically challenging problems in regulated, operational environments, we encourage you to apply. ## Description * Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems * Lead software development activities independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team * Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs * Apply sound software engineering principles to ensure code is reliable, fault tolerant, reusable, and maintainable * Lead and mentor junior developers, influencing technical direction and development processes * Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, release planning, and sprint reviews * Develop, tune, document, and deploy automation scripts across development, test, and production environments * Promote code reuse, cross-program collaboration, and sustainable development practices * Support system integration activities, including hardware and low-level communications interfaces ## Related Videos - [Fireside Chat with Lea](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/551-fireside-chat-with-lea) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Introduction to sCrypt - a smart contract language for Bitcoin SV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/24-introduction-to-scrypt-a-smart-contract-language-for-bitcoin-sv) - [An alternative approach to digital sovereignty: Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100043-an-alternative-approach-to-digital-sovereignty-confidential-computing) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)