AI Data Scientist

Leidos is seeking a hands-on AI Data Scientist to support the development of modern training, education, and mission-support applications for national security programs.

This role combines applied data science, AI/ML integration, and modern software engineering to build scalable, interactive learning and training systems within classified environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong TypeScript and modern front-end development experience alongside practical AI/ML and data science skills that can be applied to operational training and education environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern web-based training and learning applications.
• Build responsive, scalable, and accessible front-end applications using TypeScript and modern frameworks.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML-enabled capabilities into training and operational support systems.
• Apply data science and analytics techniques to support adaptive learning, user insights, performance analysis, and mission workflows.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to translate learning objectives into interactive digital experiences.
• Integrate front-end systems with APIs, backend services, AI/ML pipelines, and enterprise platforms.
• Develop reusable UI components, visualizations, and workflows supporting scalable training ecosystems.
• Work with structured and unstructured data sources across enterprise and classified environments.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Support deployment and operationalization of AI/ML capabilities within production systems.
• Utilize modern AI-assisted development workflows and coding agents to accelerate software delivery, prototyping, testing, refactoring, and documentation.
• Apply contemporary engineering practices using AI-powered development tools while maintaining strong standards for code quality, security, maintainability, and testing.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging developer tooling and agentic engineering capabilities into team workflows and application development practices.
• Troubleshoot application, integration, and data-related issues across distributed environments.
• Contribute to software engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and development best practices.
• Stay current with emerging front-end, AI/ML, and learning technology trends.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field with 12+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 10+ years experience.
• Strong hands-on software engineering experience with TypeScript and modern front-end development.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.
• Practical experience applying data science, analytics, or AI/ML techniques to real-world applications.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with common data science and machine learning libraries.
• Experience integrating applications with APIs, backend systems, and data services.
• Familiarity with AI/ML workflows including data preparation, model integration, inference pipelines, or analytics processing.
• Experience using modern AI-assisted software development tools and coding agents within professional engineering workflows.
• Familiarity with contemporary AI coding ecosystems and developer productivity tools.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI-assisted development while maintaining sound software engineering fundamentals, debugging practices, testing discipline, and secure coding standards.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices including Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design and implement production-ready technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00