Leidos
Posted 146 days agoVerified live 19h ago
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Brief overview
Huntsville, ALIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$58k–$105k/yrStated range
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
C++JavaPythonData structuresAlgorithmsComputer science fundamentalsLinuxSystems programmingConcurrent programmingProblem-solvingTeam collaborationLearning new technologiesSoftware developmentMessaging frameworksContainerizationCI/CD pipelinesMATLAB
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202393
202476
202584
202610
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
202518
202616
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
202412
202519
20266
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers. They are seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to develop high-performance applications and backend systems supporting advanced sensor and mission systems, ideal for early career engineers looking to build strong software fundamentals.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to development of C++ applications and backend systems
- Support integration, testing, and debugging of software
- Assist in improving performance and reliability of systems
- Collaborate with team members across software, systems, and hardware disciplines
- Learn and apply best practices in systems and performance-oriented software development
Skills
- Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science degree from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Candidate must be able to maintain Secret Clearance
- Experience with at least one programming language (C++, Java, Python, or similar)
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core computer science fundamentals
- Exposure to Linux, systems programming, or concurrent programming concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and work across different layers of the software stack
- Academic, internship, or personal project experience developing software
- Exposure to messaging frameworks (e.g., ZeroMQ or similar)
- Exposure to containerization and CI/CD pipelines
- Interest in radar, RF, or sensor systems
- Exposure to tools such as MATLAB or similar for analysis or prototyping
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science degree from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Candidate must be able to maintain Secret Clearance
- Experience with at least one programming language (C++, Java, Python, or similar)
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core computer science fundamentals
- Exposure to Linux, systems programming, or concurrent programming concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and work across different layers of the software stack
- Academic, internship, or personal project experience developing software
Nice to Haves
- Exposure to messaging frameworks (e.g., ZeroMQ or similar)
- Exposure to containerization and CI/CD pipelines
- Interest in radar, RF, or sensor systems
- Exposure to tools such as MATLAB or similar for analysis or prototyping
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement