Principal Ai Software Developer

Leidos UK

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Ai-assisted coding tools
Real-time, high-availability systems
C, c++, and/or ada proficiency
Leidos UK is seeking a Principal AI Software Developer to work on real-time, safety-critical systems that support air traffic operations in the UK. This hybrid role requires significant experience in AI-driven engineering, software development in high-availability systems, and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems.
  • Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation.
  • This is a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Leidos UK is seeking a Principal AI Software Developer to work on real-time, safety-critical systems that support air traffic operations in the UK. This hybrid role requires significant experience in AI-driven engineering, software development in high-availability systems, and strong communication skills.

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-assisted coding tools
  • real-time, high-availability systems
  • C, C++, and/or Ada proficiency
  • Linux (Red Hat) familiarity
  • low-level communications protocols

Nice-to-have

  • responsible AI usage
  • cross-team collaboration
  • AI/ML techniques into workflows

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 10+ years
  • Public Trust clearance
  • US citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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