Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos!
Job Title: Graphics Software Developer
Exciting Opportunity Awaits!
Step into a role that’s far from ordinary and take part in transforming the future of naval simulation, training, and analysis at Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area. We’re not just building software—we’re setting the standard for the U.S. Navy’s operational capabilities. When you join us, your expertise will directly impact and shape naval advancements.
Why Leidos Stands Out
This isn’t your typical tech job. At Leidos, each project is an opportunity to innovate. As a Graphics Software Developer, you’ll work at the forefront of technology, developing critical training systems like the CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer. Here, you’ll craft real-time, three-dimensional graphics systems including a submarine periscope simulation, a submarine bridge simulation, and a ship weapons simulation. This cutting-edge visual simulation is used in a variety of naval training and simulation systems, utilized throughout the US Navy. All software is developed in a Linux environment, and written in C++ and OpenGL, utilizing the Unreal graphics engine and various software packages.
Make a Real-World Impact
Your contributions won’t go unnoticed or unused. Your creations will be integral to real-world naval operations. Plus, you’ll have the unique chance to travel to strategic locations like Pearl Harbor, San Diego, and Norfolk, where you’ll see firsthand the effect your work has on naval readiness.
Are You the Innovator We’re Looking For?
Do you have an advanced degree or ongoing education in computer science, or a strong background in advanced math or physics? Ideal candidates bring expertise in areas of 3D Game Development, Visual Modeling and Simulation, VR/XR Development, multi-threading, GPU shader programming and optimization, and data visualization.
What Leidos Offers
Stability & Career Growth: Join a long-standing Leidos contract with over three decades of success. Expect ample opportunities for career mobility and professional advancement.
Flexibility: Choose a schedule that suits you, with flexible hours for early birds and night owls alike.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects, with systems going into production in as little as six months.
Overtime Compensation: Hours beyond the standard 40-hour workweek are compensated at straight-time rates.
Required Education & Experience
Education: B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance (Interim Secret clearance required upon employment).
Skills: Minimum of 10 years of experience developing applications using C++. At least 8 years of C++ development experience with Game/3D Simulation programming, 3D graphics development, or other visual simulation systems. Experience utilizing a graphics engine, like Unreal, OpenSceneGraph, or similar. At least 1 year of experience developing software under Linux.
Preferred Experience
Education: Advanced degree, ongoing education in computer science, or an advanced math/physics background.
Skills: Knowledge of basic CPU/GPU hardware, familiarity with high performance computing. Understanding of hardware architecture as it relates to C++ and the PCI Bus, CPU, GPU and RAM optimization. Developing for Virtual Reality headsets. Familiarity with GLSL or HLSL. Familiarity with OpenGL, Vulkan or similar APIs.
Tools: Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot, OpenSceneGraph or VulkanSceneGraph engines. Experience with Nvidia Nsight or similar profiling tools.
Bonus Experience
Tools: 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, or similar modeling tools.
Join Us at Leidos
Ready to redefine your career? At Leidos, we provide not just jobs but a platform for innovation, impact, and purpose. Take the leap, make a difference, and join a team that values growth, flexibility, and groundbreaking work. Embrace a career that goes beyond the conventional—join Leidos today!
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:November 4, 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead.
