Software Engineer 25k Sign on Bonus!
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Columbia, MD · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
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.