[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Bethesda, MD # Software Engineer Bethesda, MD Full-time $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 Software Engineering Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Bethesda-MD/Software-Engineer_R-00194773) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / Software Engineer ## Job description Leidos has an exciting opening for you, as our next TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer supporting a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Management on a broad scope of activities extending across the development of systems, including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. As a Software Engineer you will lead an application team responsible for maintaining the continuous flow of new software enhancements and deployments, while you manage risks, escalate impediments, and help to drive continuous process improvement. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. You will work closely with the team on the following key tasks: Develop, test, debug, and maintain Python-based microservices in accordance with established requirements and design specifications. Develop and maintain integrations with Elasticsearch to support real-time and batch data indexing and querying. Write and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance. Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and software development planning activities. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and operational issues using logging and observability tools. To be successful in this role you need the following (required qualifications): BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 4 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 or more years of prior relevant experience. To be considered, must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph. Experience developing software applications using Python Experience with containerization technologies Experience developing and troubleshooting software in a Linux environment Experience using Git and collaborative software development workflows - Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience working in an Agile software development environment - Ability to work independently on assigned development tasks while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team You will wow us even more if you have some of these skills: Familiarity with DGX systems Elasticsearch certifications or other relevant technology stack certifications Experience supporting production or enterprise-scale software systems - Familiarity with or experience developing applications that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) or Agentic AI DTP #NMECDTP-Leidos #ASBA If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. ### Original Posting October 16, 2026 For 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. ### Pay Range Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Bethesda, MD - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Bethesda-MD/Software-Engineer_R-00194773) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Appian Software Developer/Integrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/2ad83be73aee42bcd96e/) Bethesda, MD ### [Biometrics Software Engineer (SME)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/dac47d0113aedc96a0fc/) Bethesda, MD ### [DevOps Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/06d66f602e41bba86d0a/) Bethesda, MD ### [DevOps Engineer (SME)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/4bff2b4e9acb4f9fb20c/) Bethesda, MD ### [DevOps Platform Engineer/Linux Systems Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/0d7c847bf4c98f47b6e1/) Bethesda, MD ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Engineer/Sr. Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/194f63de625f0dce008e/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Senior Software Engineer/Software Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/533e77af5ee9c7fa5145/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Software and Data Engineer - Software Engineer III- Agentic Pricing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/1adbc421af4b64b8e0c5/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Software Developer/Software Engineer in Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/229bce1af89aceaed99c/) General Dynamics · Falls Church, VA, US ### [Software Engineer II – Embedded Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/9325424177b18e460029/) BAE Systems · Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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