Senior AI Software Engineer

Leidos Holding$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Proven experience with AI-enabled software development tools.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
  • Ability to write test scripts in Python, preferably with Robot Framework.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automated UI test scripts using Robot Framework (Python).
  • Test front-end user interfaces for functionality and quality.
  • Collaborate with developers on React components integration.
  • Engage in Agile software development practices like sprint planning and code reviews.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance software development and testing processes.
  • Document test cases and development processes for quality assurance.
  • Evaluate front-end automation frameworks for efficiency improvements.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Employee training and development opportunities.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
The Software Engineer will be responsible for:
  • Design, develop, maintain, and debug automated UI test scripts using Robot Framework (Python), including enhancing existing scripts to support new functionality.
  • Test front-end user interfaces to ensure functionality, usability, and overall application quality.
  • Collaborate with developers to design, implement, validate, and integrate React-based UI components with back-end services written in Java and/or C++.
  • Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and continuous integration.
  • Leverage AI-enabled software development tools to accelerate software development, test automation, debugging, documentation, and overall software delivery while adhering to secure development practices and program requirements.
  • Document test cases, test results, and development processes to support quality assurance and continuous process improvement.
  • Evaluate and implement front-end automation frameworks and AI-assisted development capabilities to improve software quality, efficiency, and team productivity.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be counted toward experience requirements.
  • Eight (8) or more years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled software development tools to improve coding, testing, debugging, and documentation workflows.
  • Clearance Requirement:Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with front-end development and/or UI testing.
  • Familiarity with React, Java, and/or C++.
  • Ability to write test scripts in Python (Robot Framework experience strongly preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with Robot Framework for UI automation.
  • Exposure to other front-end automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
  • Knowledge of modern web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.


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Original Posting:
July 1, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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