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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Eagan, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Continuous Integration, Knowledge Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Test Scripts, Software Coding, Legacy Systems - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g5kz6n ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a master's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ years of professional experience + Experience leading a diverse/disbursed software team; directing activities of a team + Experience with workload, staffing, and personnel management + Experience on a large-scale software development program in a software engineering leadership capacity + Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers, other software managers, and program stakeholders + Experience driving team to critical milestones Desired Skills: + The successful candidate will possess advanced leadership skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of leadership: + New system functionality integration + Problem Determination + Experience with proposal/labor estimation + Software coding experience a plus + A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system engineering practices to contribute to and/or assist with system integration, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, requirements baseline control and management + Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment + Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance + Air Traffic Control knowledge a plus ## Description Leidos is seeking a **Software Engineering Manager** who will lead a part of the software delivery team for our UK NAS-R program.The ideal candidate has deep experience managing software teams within government contracting organizations and understands the unique challenges of legacy systems, agile development, CI/CD pipeline, and incorporating AI into the software workflow., + Responsible for management of full Software Development lifecycle activities for product area(s) including design, code, unit and string testing of features/fixes, development of SW CDRLs, integration and test support for their product area, as well as site issue support + Lead productivity improvements and adoption/use of AI in daily business rhythms + Track and report software status, generating detailed test reports and artifact packages for stakeholders and clients + Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for applicable control accounts. + Cost estimating, workload and manpower planning, including authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs), in support of team's current and future business needs on the program (e.g. proposals and task order preparation) + Manage and track schedules, risks, opportunities, defects, change requests, and action items + Ensure delivery of quality work products, including specifications, code, plans and procedures, in accordance with program requirements + Facilitate planning meetings, peer reviews, and customer-facing sessions to align with software objectives and schedules + Develop and conduct interim and performance reviews for the department personnel, initiate award programs and other employee personnel activities ## Related Videos - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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