INTEL/Cyber Analytics at Leidos currently has an opening for a junior-level Software Engineer in Columbia, MD.
The candidate will be responsible for performing the software engineering function, including the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products. Applies appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the software development life cycle.
Primary Responsibilities
Duties include software requirements analysis, analysis of hardware compatibility, development of software products and tools used for design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure, and Cyber platforms.
Works on day-to-day objectives with limited impact beyond the scope of own work area/ project team.
Works under supervision on complex projects/ assignments.
Solves routine technical problems following established procedures and policies.
Develops products, solutions, processes using basic principles, theories, and concepts within own technical specialty.
Communicates with peers to explain facts, basic analysis, processes and practices related to area.
Requires basic knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of narrow technical domain.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (Computer Science or Computer Engineering Preferred)
Substantive experience with Linux and software development.
Substantive development experience with one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python, Golang or Rust etc.).
Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI) with Full Scope Polygraph
US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
Enthusiasm and an interest in contributing to projects that are important to operational programs.
Extensive experience with Linux and software development.
Development experience with low level or embedded programming (C, C++).
Extensive development experience with one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, python, Golang or Rust etc.).
A strong interest in figuring out how things work and understanding them at a fundamental level.
Interest in containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and Virtualization (KVM, ESXi) and Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP).
Interest in fundamental networking implementations and concepts.
Interest in network design, protocol analysis & troubleshooting tools and techniques.
Interest in networking and protocol-oriented programing and algorithms.
Interest in classical and statistical ML and deep learning applied to real tactical problems.
