Software Engineering Professionals 25k Sign on Bonus

Leidos is seeking talented Software Engineers and Software Developers to support our Intelligence Sectors Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). We have multiple opportunities across our Leidos-led prime programs supporting the Intelligence Community in the Fort Meade Maryland area.

Were offering $25000 sign-on bonuses for these opportunities!

Whether your expertise is in Java Python Cloud Artificial Intelligence Analytics Front-End Back-End or Full-Stack Development we are interested in connecting with professionals across multiple experience levels.

Our engineering teams develop modernize integrate and sustain mission-critical software solutions. Opportunities span a wide range of experience levels with an emphasis on hands-on software design development integration and problem-solving.

Areas Of Opportunity:

We are seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Java Software Development
• Python Software Development
• Cloud Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
• Analytic Software Development
• Front-End and Back-End Development
• Full-Stack Software Engineering

Specific technologies responsibilities and experience requirements vary by program and position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience following completion of the bachelors degree.
• Experience in one or more areas of software development including Java Python Cloud AI/ML Analytics Front-End Back-End or Full-Stack Development.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

We are hiring Software Engineers across a wide range of experience levels from early-career professionals to senior and principal engineers. Education and experience requirements vary by position and additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for certain opportunities.

Why Leidos

At Leidos our engineers contribute to meaningful national security missions while working alongside talented technical teams on a variety of challenging initiatives.

We offer:

• Opportunities across multiple Leidos-led prime programs.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and position requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits including a 6% company 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 or more weeks paid time off and 11 company holidays.
• $25000 sign-on bonuses for Software Engineering positions.

Work Locations

Opportunities are available in Columbia Annapolis Junction Laurel and the greater Fort Meade Maryland area. Work arrangements vary by program and position.

Not sure which Software Engineering position best matches your experience Thats exactly why weve created this posting.

Our recruiting team works directly with program leadership to help identify opportunities aligned with your technical expertise experience and career interests.

Apply today to explore Software Engineering opportunities with Leidos.

Engineers MUST have active TS/SCI with polygraph

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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.

Original Posting:

October 15 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 $131300.00 - $237350.00

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:

Unclear Seniority