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Remote Big Data Software Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Sr. Software Engineer

Alexandria, VA · Remote

$154K - $278K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - CUAS Network Communication System (NCS) Locations: Huntsville, AL and ... data transmission. * Remote access engineering - design zerotrust gateways and encrypted remote ...

Data Engineer - Databricks

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $160K/yr

... software and a passion for solving complex problems. * 2-4 years direct experience in Data Engineering with experience in tools such as: * Big data tools: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, etc.

Data Engineer - Databricks

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $160K/yr

... software and a passion for solving complex problems. * 2-4 years direct experience in Data Engineering with experience in tools such as: * Big data tools: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, etc.

Senior Data Engineer - Databricks

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

... software and a passion for solving complex problems. * 5-7 years direct experience in Data Engineering with experience in tools such as: * Big data tools: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, etc.

Senior Data Engineer - Databricks

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

... software and a passion for solving complex problems. * 5-7 years direct experience in Data Engineering with experience in tools such as: * Big data tools: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, etc.

Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0248625 Location: McLean,VA,US Share job via: Share Software ... data. * Update protobuf contracts, migrations, build configuration, runbooks, and test evidence ...

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$99K - $225K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0245506 Location: Chantilly,VA,US Share job via: Share Data Engineer ... developing software and solutions for retrieving, parsing, and processing structured and ...

Candidates near our Somerville, MA or Reston, VA offices are preferred but remote work it potential for the ideal candidate. ROLE FOCUS; As a Software Engineer III specializing in data extraction ...

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$77K - $176K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0245362 Location: Chantilly,VA,US Share job via: Share Data Engineer ... You Have: * 5+ years of experience creating software for retrieving, parsing, and processing ...

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$77K - $176K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0245235 Location: Chantilly,VA,US Share job via: Share Data Engineer ... You Have: * 5+ years of experience creating software for retrieving, parsing, and processing ...

Mission (Data) Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

$131K - $158K/yr

Build software solutions focusing on data aggregation that are scalable, repeatable, and rapidly ... Flexible remote work environment * Additional benefits like flexible hours, work travel ...

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Sr. Software Engineer

Alexandria, VA • Remote

Leidos
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$154K - $278K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Senior Software Engineer - CUAS Network Communication System (NCS)

Locations: Huntsville, AL and Alexandria, VA .Telecommuting may be available. Clearance: Current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and prototyping for the Army's CounterUAS (CUAS) Network Communication System (NCS). You'll build secure, lowlatency tactical software enabling network integration of MLIDS and FSLIDS systems supporting ShortRange Air Defense (SHORAD) missions.

Role Overview

You will serve as a senior technical lead across the full software lifecycle-architecture updates, rapid prototyping, secure communications development, cloud integration, remote access solutions, lowlatency performance engineering, and deployment support in contested environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Software architecture leadership - modify and evolve CUAS tactical software baselines.
  • Rapid prototyping - build and demo proofofconcept capabilities for government evaluators.
  • Secure communications development - implement encrypted, authenticated tactical data transmission.
  • Remote access engineering - design zerotrust gateways and encrypted remote sessions.
  • Cloud integration - develop lowlatency data transfer to Armyauthorized cloud environments.
  • Lowlatency optimization - profile and tune software for nearrealtime performance.
  • Commandandcontrol tools - build centralized and distributed management capabilities.
  • Integration & testing - validate prototypes in simulated contested environments.
  • Cybersecurity support - contribute to secure coding, software assurance, and ATO documentation.

Basic Qualifications

  • Masters degree in CS, Software Engineering, EE, or related field preferred. Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, EE, or related field; 15+ years relevant experience is required.
  • Seniorlevel development expertise in C, C++, Python, or Java for tactical/embedded systems.
  • Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Proven leadership in prototype development and iterative buildtest cycles.
  • Experience designing/modifying complex tactical or networked software architectures.
  • Handson experience with secure communications, encryption, MFA, and access control.
  • Expertise in VPN/zerotrust remote access, secure gateways, and encrypted sessions.
  • Demonstrated ability to engineer lowlatency, jitteroptimized software.
  • Experience developing software for DIL (degraded/intermittent/limited) environments.
  • Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity, secure coding, and RMF/ATO processes.
  • Strong technical writing and ability to brief government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CUAS, SHORAD, LIDS, or related Army airdefense programs.
  • Background modifying fielded tactical defense software.
  • Experience with edge/cloud architectures in contested environments.
  • Participation in rapid capability demos or soldier touchpoints.
  • Familiarity with DoD crypto standards, DevSecOps, or containerized environments.
  • Prior DoD technical lead experience.
  • AWS/Azure GovCloud certifications.

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:September 9, 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

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