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Software Engineer

Leidos Open
Bethesda Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Leidos. Bethesda · full-time · $87,100–$157,450 base.

SalaryStated by Leidos
$87,100 – $157,450
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from LeidosOur estimate for the market: $151,475–$180,000Median $160,950
Below the market median of $160,950 for mid-level software engineering roles in Bethesda.
Worked out from 9 postings that stated pay, median $160,950. Last updated Nov 3, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationBethesda
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$87,100–$157,450
PostedOct 16, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build, test, debug and maintain Python microservices against the team's requirements and design plans
  • Connect services to Elasticsearch for live and batch data indexing and searches
  • Write unit and integration tests to check software quality, reliability and performance
  • Lead an application team’s enhancement and deployment flow, while tracking risks and clearing impediments
  • Review code and designs, plan development, and resolve software and operational issues using observability tools

What you bring

  • An engineering, computer science or systems engineering degree, plus four years of relevant work, or a master’s degree and two years
  • An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and the ability to secure and keep TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Hands-on Python development, containerization, Linux troubleshooting, Git workflows and Agile team experience

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level engineer ready to lead an application team while still handling development work. Most work is on-site at the client location in Bethesda, with occasional remote tasks and a flexible schedule. You’ll work across engineering and operations teams and need to handle assigned tasks independently.

From the employer

Leidos has an exciting opening for you, as our next TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer supporting a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Management on a broad scope of activities extending across the development of systems, including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks.

As a Software Engineer you will lead an application team responsible for maintaining the continuous flow of new software enhancements and deployments, while you manage risks, escalate impediments, and help to drive continuous process improvement.

While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely.

You will work closely with the team on the following key tasks:

  • Develop, test, debug, and maintain Python-based microservices in accordance with established requirements and design specifications.
  • Develop and maintain integrations with Elasticsearch to support real-time and batch data indexing and querying.
  • Write and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance.
  • Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and software development planning activities.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and operational issues using logging and observability tools.

To be successful in this role you need the following (required qualifications):

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 4 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 or more years of prior relevant experience.
  • To be considered, must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Experience developing software applications using Python
  • Experience with containerization technologies
  • Experience developing and troubleshooting software in a Linux environment
  • Experience using Git and collaborative software development workflows
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in an Agile software development environment
  • Ability to work independently on assigned development tasks while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team

You will wow us even more if you have some of these skills:

  • Familiarity with DGX systems
  • Elasticsearch certifications or other relevant technology stack certifications
  • Experience supporting production or enterprise-scale software systems
  • Familiarity with or experience developing applications that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) or Agentic AI


DTP

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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:

October 16, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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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