Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer / TS/SCI Polygraph Required
- Bethesda, MD
- Full-time
- $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
- Posted
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Job description
Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Clearance and Citizenship: MUST Possess a TS/SCI Polygraph and MUST be a US Citizen as required by this customer. No Exceptions.
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for all different levels of Software Engineers / Senior Software Engineers to join our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area in Bethesda, Maryland. In this description, we are highlighting two of these levels.
Our talented team is at the forefront of Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management, delivering innovative technical solutions that support critical national security missions. This is an excellent opportunity for software engineering professionals at multiple experience levels to apply their expertise in software development, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices while collaborating with talented teams to develop and sustain mission-critical systems.
Located just outside Washington, D.C., Bethesda, Maryland offers an ideal combination of exciting career opportunities and quality of life. With vibrant neighborhoods, highly regarded schools, outstanding restaurants and entertainment, beautiful parks, and convenient access to Washington, D.C., and the surrounding National Capital Region, Bethesda is a great place to advance your career.
At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, paid parental leave, and much more.
Join Leidos and put your technical expertise to work supporting missions that make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary
We are seeking talented Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to support the design, development, implementation, testing, operations, and maintenance of mission-critical systems, software, and cloud environments.
Working within a DevOps framework, successful candidates will contribute to major project deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle, including scope definition and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and unit testing.
Candidates will be considered for the appropriate level based on their qualifications and relevant experience.
Primary Responsibilities
Security Clearance Requirement - All candidates MUST possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications at the level appropriate to the position:
Education and Experience
Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Preferred Qualifications
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our employees with meaningful assignments that encourage professional and personal growth. We believe that investing in your career strengthens our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our customers.
Take the next step in your career with Leidos. Apply today!
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.
Original Posting:
November 10, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.