Description
Leidos is seeking a Jr level, AI Software Developer to join the Airports, Borders, and Security (AB&S) Business Area within the Homeland Sector.
In this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams.
The primary focus is on developing microservices-based applications that power the platform's Sense → Predict → Orchestrate → Measure operating model, including the AI Detection Algorithm Marketplace used to evaluate and deploy third-party and in-house detection algorithms.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build microservices supporting the platform’s Sense → Predict → Orchestrate → Measure model
- Integrate real-time data feeds and contribute to the AI Detection Algorithm Marketplace
- Build and operate adapters/connectors that normalize diverse source schemas
- Deliver features like dynamic staffing allocation, lane management, passenger routing, and predictive maintenance
- Develop calibrated predictive models and integrate LLM/RAG components for explanation and recommendation
- Work in an Agile/SAFe team with systems engineering, DevSecOps, and QA
- Implement privacy-by-design and zero-trust controls
- Write clean, tested code and use AI-assisted tools to speed development and improve quality
- Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
- BS/BA degree and 4 years related experience OR Master’s with 2 years of related experience
- Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust; U.S. citizenship is required
- Hands-on experience with microservices and at least one modern language (Java, Python, C++)
- Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and/or AI/ML-enabled systems
- Experience with event-driven / streaming architectures and stream or batch data processing
- Experience building and consuming APIs in distributed systems
- Agile experience; understanding of APIs and distributed systems
Benefits:
- Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
- Hybrid position; the candidate will be in the office (Reston, VA) 3 days a week