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Leidos Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Columbia Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Leidos. Columbia · full-time · $107,900–$195,050 base.

SalaryStated by Leidos
$107,900 – $195,050
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from LeidosOur estimate for the market: $130,000–$163,755Median $151,475
The range includes the market median of $151,475 for mid-level software engineering roles in Columbia.
Worked out from 13 postings that stated pay, median $151,475. Last updated Oct 5, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationColumbia
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$107,900–$195,050
PostedAug 14, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build and check React features with other developers, using related front-end libraries
  • Connect interface components to Java or C++ services on the back end
  • Take part in sprint planning, code reviews and daily Agile team check-ins
  • Record test cases, outcomes and procedures to support quality checks
  • Try front-end automation tools that could make the work more efficient

What you bring

  • An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required
  • A computer science degree or a related discipline, or four additional years of comparable software engineering project experience
  • Seven years of relevant experience; a master’s degree may count toward the experience requirement

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits a software engineer focused on React interfaces, service integration and UI testing. You’ll work in an Agile team and need an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

From the employer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (SWE) in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $25,000.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with developers to design, implement, and validate features in React and related front-end libraries.

  • Support integration of UI components with back-end services written in Java and/or C++.

  • Participate in Agile development teams, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and daily stand-ups.

  • Document test cases, results, and processes to support ongoing quality assurance.

  • Explore and apply other front-end automation tools as appropriate to improve efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Masters Degrees may count toward experience requirements

  • 7 years of relevant experience

  • Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with front-end development and/or UI testing.

  • Familiarity with React, Java, and/or C++.

  • Ability to write test scripts in Python (Robot Framework experience strongly preferred).

  • Hands-on experience with Robot Framework for UI automation.

  • Exposure to other front-end automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).

  • Knowledge of modern web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.

  • Experience working in Agile development environments.

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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.

Original Posting:

August 14, 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.

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