Leidos
Posted 171 days agoVerified live 6h ago
Software Engineer Intern
Brief overview
Gaithersburg, MDIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$48k–$87k/yrStated range
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
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. The Software Engineer Intern will join a dynamic team that develops systems vital for supporting daily operations, including tasks related to imagery analysis and geospatial analysis, while participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Responsibilities
- Participate in peer code reviews to improve the quality of code written by other team members
- Create new applications or updating existing applications based on user requirements
- Communicate with the customer and other team members about project status and issues that arise
- Create prototypes of new technologies and features for potential incorporation into future products
- Debug computer code to fix errors and improve performance
- Test software for bugs or other issues that may affect functionality or the user experience
- Review documentation about new technology releases or product updates to ensure understanding of how the new system works
- Conduct research on new technologies and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement
- Analyze data to identify trends and formulate solutions
Skills
- US citizenship is required per contract
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
- Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with multiple programming languages
- Experience with software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git)
- Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB)
- Experience with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
Qualifications
Must Haves
- US citizenship is required per contract
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
- Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Haves
- Experience with multiple programming languages
- Experience with software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git)
- Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB)
- Experience with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement