Software Engineer
Job Summary
As an entry-level Software Engineer you will work with a collaborative team of Scientists Engineers and Software Developers to support Leidos products that contribute to security and detection efforts around the world.
The Software Engineer will have the opportunity to build software development skills while working with Linux systems real-time data processing object-oriented programming and modern software development practices. You will work under general supervision with support from experienced team members and managers who are committed to your professional growth.
Responsibilities:
Develop modify test and troubleshoot software applications and systems.
Write and maintain C/C and Java code using modern software development practices.
Help identify bugs performance issues and system bottlenecks and assist in developing solutions.
Participate in all stages of the software development life cycle including design development testing debugging and maintenance.
Use Git and other version control tools to manage and maintain code.
Work with Linux-based systems including Enterprise Linux environments such as Red Hat and CentOS.
Use Docker and CI/CD tools to build test and maintain software.
Analyze technical issues and work with the team to identify and implement solutions.
Contribute to software used for system design development testing and infrastructure.
Work with experienced developers and engineers to learn best practices and improve software quality.
Participate in a structured software development process and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field.
Knowledge of C and C.
Understanding of basic software development practices including branching merging testing and code reviews.
Basic understanding of algorithms data structures data analysis modeling or simulation.
Familiarity with Bash or other scripting languages.
Familiarity with Git or another version control system.
Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD concepts.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems preferably Red Hat or CentOS.
Experience with Java and MATLAB is a plus but not required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to learn new technologies and software development practices.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and work through technical challenges.
Positive collaborative attitude and interest in growing as a software professional.
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
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.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.