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Leidos Description
Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics. At our San Diego office, we have a dedicated and experienced team of scientists and software engineers devoted to squeezing the last bit of information from every data set. We are currently seeking software engineers / computer scientists to join our leading-edge research and engineering group. Description
Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics. At our San Diego office, we have a dedicated and experienced team of scientists and software engineers devoted to squeezing the last bit of information from every data set. We are currently seeking software engineers / computer scientists to join our leading-edge research and engineering group.
In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members focused on Hydrodynamics, Physics, Acoustics, and Signal Processing to design, implement, and deliver cutting edge software solutions to complex problems.
This position will afford you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in addition to solving high profile national defense problems. We hire people with curiosity and passion about science, technology, engineering, and math and who want to take that passion and turn it into reality.
Primary Responsibilities
Work alongside a team to incorporate scientific algorithms into a large code stream Testing and evaluating new and existing software implementations Assist in translation of existing software to make compatible with GPUs Software Documentation
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical field with at least 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. May consider more years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain US Government Top Secret security clearance Fluency in C/C++, Java, or Python Strong understanding of software development and design principles and practices Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong software documentation skills Scientific programming experience Experience developing in Linux/Unix environment Required on-site full-time work in San Diego, CA
Preferred Qualifications
Currently holds an active US Government Top Secret security clearance Physics or Applied Mathematics background or major Software architecture and object-oriented design Understanding of Agile Software Development Methodology Distributed processing programming Experience applying advanced mathematical concepts in software applications Experience programming in C/C++, single and/or multi-threaded applications C/C++ shared memory application programming Git MPI GPU/CUDA MATLAB GitLab Fortran
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting
August 22, 2025
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Pay Range
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Software Engineer
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Leidos 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Software Engineer
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Leidos Description
Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics. At our San Diego office, we have a dedicated and experienced team of scientists and software engineers devoted to squeezing the last bit of information from every data set. We are currently seeking software engineers / computer scientists to join our leading-edge research and engineering group. Description
Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics. At our San Diego office, we have a dedicated and experienced team of scientists and software engineers devoted to squeezing the last bit of information from every data set. We are currently seeking software engineers / computer scientists to join our leading-edge research and engineering group.
In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members focused on Hydrodynamics, Physics, Acoustics, and Signal Processing to design, implement, and deliver cutting edge software solutions to complex problems.
This position will afford you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in addition to solving high profile national defense problems. We hire people with curiosity and passion about science, technology, engineering, and math and who want to take that passion and turn it into reality.
Primary Responsibilities
Work alongside a team to incorporate scientific algorithms into a large code stream Testing and evaluating new and existing software implementations Assist in translation of existing software to make compatible with GPUs Software Documentation
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical field with at least 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. May consider more years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain US Government Top Secret security clearance Fluency in C/C++, Java, or Python Strong understanding of software development and design principles and practices Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong software documentation skills Scientific programming experience Experience developing in Linux/Unix environment Required on-site full-time work in San Diego, CA
Preferred Qualifications
Currently holds an active US Government Top Secret security clearance Physics or Applied Mathematics background or major Software architecture and object-oriented design Understanding of Agile Software Development Methodology Distributed processing programming Experience applying advanced mathematical concepts in software applications Experience programming in C/C++, single and/or multi-threaded applications C/C++ shared memory application programming Git MPI GPU/CUDA MATLAB GitLab Fortran
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting
August 22, 2025
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Pay Range
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Leidos by 2x Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in
San Diego, CA . San Diego, CA $80,600.00-$133,000.00 15 hours ago San Diego, CA $18,000.00-$24,000.00 23 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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