Hiring: Lead Software Engineer Company: Leidos Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:19:11 Target Skills & Keywords : C#, C++, CMake, Git, Linux, Python About the job Experience: •4-8 years of experience in a related field. •8 years of experience in a related field. Required Skills: •Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? •Your greatest work is ahead! •, Threat Modeling and Simulation Portfolio •, is seeking a talented lead software developer with the ability and experience to work multiple projects (primarily modeling & simulation efforts) within the Threat Modeling and Simulation Portfolio. •You’ll work within an established and very skilled team, alongside other contractors and our customers. •If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! •Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today! •Candidate can expect to work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to write software (using primarily C++ and C#) to solve problems in a variety of disciplines to include EO/IR sensor systems. Qualifications: •Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with relevant software development experience. •Strong, demonstrated experience in object-oriented programming principles and proficiency in C++. •Demonstrated experience in software design principles and version control (Git). •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. •Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required for consideration) •Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area. •Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently due to a fast-paced and highly productive work environment . •Interest in working multiple programs with intermediate ability in C# and Python, along with ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation. •Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: recent stellar academic performance, a SECRET clearance or above; a TS/SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph). •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. Compensation: •$87,100 - $157,450 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!