Software Engineering Professionals - 25k Sign on Bonus - Columbia, MD | leidos Job

Leidos is seeking talented Software Engineers and Software Developers to support our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). We have multiple opportunities across our Leidos-led prime programs supporting the Intelligence Community in the Fort Meade, Maryland area.

We're offering $25,000 sign-on bonuses for these opportunities!

Whether your expertise is in Java, Python, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development, we are interested in connecting with professionals across multiple experience levels.

Our engineering teams develop, modernize, integrate, and sustain mission-critical software solutions. Opportunities span a wide range of experience levels, with an emphasis on hands-on software design, development, integration, and problem-solving.

Areas Of Opportunity:

We are seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Java Software Development
• Python Software Development
• Cloud Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
• Analytic Software Development
• Front-End and Back-End Development
• Full-Stack Software Engineering

Specific technologies, responsibilities, and experience requirements vary by program and position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience following completion of the bachelor's degree.
• Experience in one or more areas of software development, including Java, Python, Cloud, AI/ML, Analytics, Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack Development.
• Security Clearance Requirement:Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

We are hiring Software Engineers across a wide range of experience levels, from early-career professionals to senior and principal engineers. Education and experience requirements vary by position, and additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for certain opportunities.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, our engineers contribute to meaningful national security missions while working alongside talented technical teams on a variety of challenging initiatives.

We offer:

• Opportunities across multiple Leidos-led prime programs.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and position requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a 6% company 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 or more weeks paid time off and 11 company holidays.
• $25,000 sign-on bonuses for Software Engineering positions.

Work Locations

Opportunities are available in Columbia, Annapolis Junction, Laurel, and the greater Fort Meade, Maryland area. Work arrangements vary by program and position.

Not sure which Software Engineering position best matches your experience? That's exactly why we've created this posting.

Our recruiting team works directly with program leadership to help identify opportunities aligned with your technical expertise, experience, and career interests.

Apply today to explore Software Engineering opportunities with Leidos.

Engineers MUST have active TS/SCI with polygraph

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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.

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