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Principal Software Engineer at Leidos

Compensation · Listed in posting

$154,050 – $278,475/yr

Location
Laurel, Maryland
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

Leidos is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to provide advanced software engineering and technical leadership for complex mission software systems. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, testing, and improving software; coordinating with customers, systems and hardware engineers; recommending technologies and processes; and leading multiple software-development teams. The posting covers five assignment-specific technical profiles, including Linux and Splunk platforms, cloud and distributed data systems, full-stack application development, Python/C++ development, and Linux mission data-processing systems. Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance with polygraph upon application, have at least 20 years of software-engineering experience, and hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or substitute four additional years of similar software-engineering experience. The pay range is $154,050.00 to $278,475.00.

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