Are you ready to join Leidos all-star team? Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show how to accelerate your career path.
Leidos has an exciting opening. We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer Intern pursuing a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline. You will develop high-quality applications using a state-of-the-art technology stack in support of an emerging NMEC program. The DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) program is a next generation platform utilizing AI to provide cutting edge data enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community partners. Initially, work will be conducted remotely. Following graduation and approval to work at our client location, contingent on obtaining and maintaining a TS/SCI clearance, the primary place of performance will on-site in Bethesda, MD.
Primary Responsibilities:
You will work closely with end users, analysts, software and data engineers, and data scientists on the following key tasks:
Develop and maintain web applications using Javascript and/or Python.
Coding, testing, and debugging new and/or existing applications.
Conducting thorough unit testing via automated tooling.
Collaborating with other team members (internal and external) to ensure optimal performance and usability.
Peer reviewing code written by fellow team members.
Utilizing virtualization technologies like Docker and Podman.
Basic Qualifications:
Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline.
Proficiency in a least one programming language.
Understanding of data structures such as arrays and algorithms such as those used in sorting.
Basic debugging and testing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write well-documented code.
US Citizenship Required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
A genuine passion for coding.
Experience with writing unit tests.
Experience with writing services in Python.
Familiarity with NoSQL datastores such as Elasticsearch.
Familiarity with SQL databases.
Familiarity with performance optimization techniques.
Up to date with emerging technologies.
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:October 16, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
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.
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