Leidos
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Software Developer
Brief overview
Bethesda, MDIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$70k–$126k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
C++JavaLinuxSoftware engineering principlesCluster computingSignal processingKubernetesNumerical simulationMulti-threadingGPUsData visualizationUnderwater acoustic modelingSonar systemsAgile developmentAtlassian productsDevSecOps methods/tools (Gitlab, Conan, Jenkins, Docker)
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 with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. As a Software Developer in their High Fidelity Simulation Business Area, you will develop real-time software on Linux using C++ and Java, contributing to the advancement of naval training systems and operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop real-time software on Linux using C++ and Java
- Dive deep into all phases of the development process
- Work with state-of-the-art tech to shape naval training systems
Skills
- B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government granted security clearance
- Interim Secret security clearance required for employment
- 2+ years of C++ software development
- Strong Linux tools/library knowledge
- Solid grasp of software engineering principles
- Advanced degree, continuing education in computer science, or advanced math/physics background
- Experience in cluster computing
- Experience in signal processing
- Experience in Kubernetes
- Experience in numerical simulation
- Experience in multi-threading
- Experience in GPUs
- Experience in data visualization
- Experience in underwater acoustic modeling
- Experience in sonar systems
- Familiarity with Agile development
- Familiarity with Atlassian products
- Familiarity with DevSecOps methods/tools (Gitlab, Conan, Jenkins, Docker)
Qualifications
Must Haves
- B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government granted security clearance
- Interim Secret security clearance required for employment
- 2+ years of C++ software development
- Strong Linux tools/library knowledge
- Solid grasp of software engineering principles
Nice to Haves
- Advanced degree, continuing education in computer science, or advanced math/physics background
- Experience in cluster computing
- Experience in signal processing
- Experience in Kubernetes
- Experience in numerical simulation
- Experience in multi-threading
- Experience in GPUs
- Experience in data visualization
- Experience in underwater acoustic modeling
- Experience in sonar systems
- Familiarity with Agile development
- Familiarity with Atlassian products
- Familiarity with DevSecOps methods/tools (Gitlab, Conan, Jenkins, Docker)
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement